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 beautiful scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The 40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River stretch of Daisy Creek is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very     popular destination. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The 40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River section is the only paddling section along Daisy Creek. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Daisy Creek throughout the months of summer are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Daisy Creek. Near Daisy Creek you stumble on Poverty Gulch which is a great site to pop by. Daisy Creek gets very little rain; throughout August this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   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. 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... 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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, 3062 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, 4040 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 56 miles away, 1171 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 58 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Daisy Creek: 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 Crested Butte Intl. Lodge & Hostel, 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