Colorado whitewater - Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County

Pitkin/Gunnison county, Redstone to Penny Hot Springs section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     2 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch of Crystal River in Colorado is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The wonderful Pitkin/Gunnison County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves
    down the stream attract people from near and far. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Redstone to Penny Hot Springs stretch is just one of many. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a somewhat short section so you'll
have to walk back to the start over and over. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summer, highs mostly are in the 70's at Crystal River. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 40's. Highs throughout the wintertime are ordinarily in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Crystal River. A trip to Penny Hot Springs will
 
fill your spirit with nice feelings.
Crystal River is a location that is rather dried up ordinarily; August is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 2 miles
Average Gradient: 96 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.1803
Longitude: -107.2401

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.21409
Longitude: -107.2261

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Current weather conditions at Crystal River, Colorado
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Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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12 miles away
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Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale
12 miles away
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Sunlight Mountain Inn, Glenwood Springs
15 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crystal River.
 Whitewater Near Crystal River:
Crystal River, Pitkin County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek)
Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone)
Crystal River, Pitkin County , 4 miles away, Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground)
Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal)
Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River)
Crystal River, Gunnison County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake)
Crystal River, Gunnison County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge)
Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope)
Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground)
Roaring Fork, Eagle County , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11)
 Ski Areas Near Crystal River:
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 13 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 24 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 26 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 26 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 28 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 31 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 54 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Powderhorn, Colorado , 64 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 64 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crystal River:
Redstone Cliffs Lodge, Carbondale , 1 miles away
Crystal Valley Manor, Carbondale , 1 miles away
BRB Crystal River Resort, Carbondale , 7 miles away
Marble Outpost, Carbondale , 7 miles away
Beaver Lake Retreat Center Bed & Breakfast, Carbondale , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crystal River:
Osgood Campground, Pitkin County, 1 miles away
Janeway Campground, Pitkin County, 3 miles away
Avalanche Campground, Pitkin County, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Crystal River:
Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 12 miles away
Blue Creek Trail, Eagle County , 17 miles away
Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Crystal River:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 59 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 59 miles away
 Lakes Near Crystal River

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