Colorado whitewater - Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Schofield Pass to Crystal section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.25 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Gunnison County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. This is an extremely     short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The Schofield Pass to Crystal stretch of Crystal River - South Fork in Gunnison County is 0.25 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Schofield Pass to Crystal stretch is just one of many. Briefly about the general area: Through the summer months highs here at Crystal River - South Fork get into the 70's while nighttime lows are generally in the 40's. Highs through the winter are generally in the 30's with temperatures at Crystal River - South Fork dipping down into the-10's during winter nights. Crystal River - South Fork gets very little precipitation;   most of the rain falls through August, and the driest month is February. A tour to Mud Gulch is always fun; on a great day you can take a hike along the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway. Crystal River - South Fork, Schofield Pass to Crystal road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 0.25 miles Average Gradient: 600 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.07141 Longitude: -107.18843 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.07141 Longitude: -107.18843 Paddler input for Crystal River - South Fork, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Crystal River - South Fork, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte 17 miles away A stay at The Elk Mountain Lodge is like being a member of the Innkeepers extended family. The recent renovation of this historic miners hotel still leaves the old charm of the turn of the century. Th... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Crystal River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Crystal River - South Fork: Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 10 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 11 miles away, Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground)   Ski Areas Near Crystal River - South Fork: Crested Butte, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 24 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 24 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 28 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 54 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 63 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 64 miles away, 3450 vertical feet   Hotels Near Crystal River - South Fork: Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte , 17 miles away Timberline Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte , 18 miles away Laurelwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel & Suites, Crested Butte , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Crystal River - South Fork: Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 0 miles away Osgood Campground, Pitkin County, 8 miles away Avalanche Campground, Pitkin County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Crystal River - South Fork: Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 6 miles away Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 15 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 16 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison County , 18 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Crystal River - South Fork: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 52 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 52 miles away   Lakes Near Crystal River - South Fork