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 sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Marble to Redstone section of Crystal River in Pitkin/ Gunnison County is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You might have to settle for a hotel a
bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Marble to Redstone section is just one of many. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the cool fresh water
are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime at Crystal River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Crystal River dip into the-10's. Crystal River is pretty dry ordinarily; throughout August this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
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