Colorado whitewater - Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County

Gunnison county, to scree slope section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     0.65 miles
  This section of Crystal River - North Fork is 0.65 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the to scree
    slope section is just one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are
lots of good places for that around here. This is an extremely short section so better bring some good walking shoes. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
Devils Rockpile is an out of the ordinary site to take a look at while at Crystal River - North Fork. Around Crystal River - North Fork you don’t get a lot of rain; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
Summertime brings highs in
 
the 70's to Crystal River - North Fork. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's with temperatures at Crystal River - North Fork dipping down into the-10's through winter nights. Nearby Crystal Canyon is a good spot to go if you're at Crystal River - North Fork; you ought to unquestionably go to Mineral Point while here.

Crystal River - North Fork, to scree slope road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 0.65 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.073
Longitude: -107.08751

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.06309
Longitude: -107.09781

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Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village
12 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 ...

Wildwood Lodge, Snowmass Village
12 miles away
The Wildwood combines the warmth and comfort of a mountain lodge with the convenience of being just steps from the slopes, the Snowmass Village Mall, and the Snowmass Conference Center. With convenien...

The Silvertree Hotel, Snowmass Village
12 miles away
The Silvertree Hotel is the only full service, ski-in, ski-out luxury hotel in Snowmass Village. Conveniently located on the Village Mall within walking distance to all shops and restaurants. The Si...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crystal River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Crystal River - North Fork:
Crystal River, Gunnison County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge)
Crystal River, Gunnison County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake)
Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River)
Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 6 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River)
Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal)
Slate River, Gunnison County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground)
Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone)
Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds)
East River, Gunnison County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls)
Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs)
 Ski Areas Near Crystal River - North Fork:
Crested Butte, Colorado , 13 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 15 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 17 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 20 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 22 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 25 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 49 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 57 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 59 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crystal River - North Fork:
Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 12 miles away
Wildwood Lodge, Snowmass Village , 12 miles away
The Silvertree Hotel, Snowmass Village , 12 miles away
Village Property Condos, Snowmass Village , 12 miles away
Pokolodi Lodge, Snowmass Village , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crystal River - North Fork:
Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 7 miles away
Avery Peak Campground, Gunnison County, 8 miles away
Maroon Lake Campground, Pitkin County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Crystal River - North Fork:
Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 9 miles away
Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 11 miles away
Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 18 miles away
Blue Creek Trail, Eagle County , 19 miles away
Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Crystal River - North Fork:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 47 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 47 miles away
 Lakes Near Crystal River - North Fork

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