Colorado whitewater - Daisy Creek, Gunnison County Gunnison county, 40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   The 40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River stretch of Daisy Creek is 1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Gunnison County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. For all you camping people there are campgrounds     nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Daisy Creek is usually a reasonably dried out place; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. High temperatures at Daisy Creek through the summer are in the 70's with overnight lows in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; nighttime lows throughout the winter for Daisy Creek tend to be in the-10's. You might want to pay a visit to Poverty Gulch if you're here at Daisy Creek.   Daisy Creek, 40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 290 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.95676 Longitude: -107.08492 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.94628 Longitude: -107.06189 Paddler input for Daisy Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Daisy Creek, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte 7 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... Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte 8 miles away Perched high on a ridge across from Crested Butte Mountain base area, these professionally managed townhomes offer the convenience and comfort of home to discerning travelers. The townhomes at Eagle's... Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte 8 miles away The newly renovated ski-in/ski-out Elevation Hotel and Spa combines luxury with contemporary mountain d‚cor to ensure pampering and relaxation. Nestled in the high altitudes of the majestic Colorado R...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Daisy Creek, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Daisy Creek, Colorado. Find a whitewater outfitter in Colorado Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Daisy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Daisy Creek.   Whitewater Near Daisy Creek: Slate River, Gunnison County , 2 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 3 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) East River, Gunnison County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone)   Ski Areas Near Daisy Creek: Crested Butte, Colorado , 8 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 9 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 19 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 23 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 30 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 52 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 56 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 58 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Daisy Creek: Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte , 7 miles away Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte , 8 miles away Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte , 8 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte , 8 miles away The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mount Crested Butte , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Daisy Creek: Avery Peak Campground, Gunnison County, 5 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, 7 miles away Lost Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Daisy Creek: Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 6 miles away Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 12 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 12 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Daisy Creek: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 42 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 42 miles away