Colorado whitewater - Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County

Pitkin/ Gunnison county, Marble to Redstone section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     3 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This section of Crystal River in Pitkin/ Gunnison County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you
    coming back for more. The natural beauty of Colorado and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Marble to Redstone stretch
is just one of many. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
Not much rainfall falls here at Crystal River; August is the month that gets the most rain while February is usually the driest month.
All through the summer at Crystal River temperatures are usually in the 70's. Summer overnight lows fall down to the 40's. Throughout the winter the highs are commonly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Crystal River are in the-10's.
 

Crystal River, Marble to Redstone road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.06869
Longitude: -107.1905

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1803
Longitude: -107.2401

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Current weather conditions at Crystal River, Colorado
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Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Carbondale-Days Inn, Carbondale
15 miles away
Days Inn of Carbondale is in the heart of the Rocky Mountains located on the banks of the Roaring Fork River. For winter travelers we are only twenty-eight miles from the best skiing in the world: As...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale
16 miles away
Between Aspen and Vail. Excellent mountain views. FREE Atkins friendly continental breakfast available. Indoor pool. Suites with microwave and refrigerators available. Close to golfing, rafting and sk...

Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village
18 miles away
Ski in/out Suites close to mall- ski school. Condo Comforts/Hotel Services. Fireplace- Hot Tub- Kitchen- Balcony- Free Wireless. There is a special quality of life at The Laurelwood Condominiums. It ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crystal River.
 Whitewater Near Crystal River:
Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal)
Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs)
Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River)
Crystal River, Gunnison County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake)
Crystal River, Pitkin County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek)
Crystal River, Gunnison County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge)
Crystal River, Pitkin County , 8 miles away, Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground)
Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope)
Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground)
Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 14 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River)
 Ski Areas Near Crystal River:
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 23 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 25 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 27 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 30 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 55 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 65 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crystal River:
Carbondale-Days Inn, Carbondale , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale , 16 miles away
Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away
Wildwood Lodge, Snowmass Village , 19 miles away
The Silvertree Hotel, Snowmass Village , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crystal River:
Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 3 miles away
Osgood Campground, Pitkin County, 5 miles away
Avalanche Campground, Pitkin County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Crystal River:
Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 8 miles away
Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 17 miles away
Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 17 miles away
Sunset Trail, Gunnison County , 19 miles away
Blue Creek Trail, Eagle County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Crystal River:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 55 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 55 miles away
 Lakes Near Crystal River

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