Colorado whitewater - Dolores River, Montezuma/Dolores County Montezuma/Dolores county, Slickrock to Bedrock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(III)     50 miles   The Slickrock to Bedrock section of Dolores River in Montezuma/Dolores County is 50 miles long and is a class II+(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Montezuma/Dolores County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that     many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Slickrock to Bedrock stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime months at Dolores River temperatures are frequently in the 90's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's while Dolores River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's. Around Dolores River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; most of the rain falls during August, and June meanwhile is the driest month. A tour to Little Gypsum Valley is always fun; going for a hike along the Radium Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area.   Dolores River, Slickrock to Bedrock road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II+(III) Length: 50 miles Average Gradient: 10 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.02888 Longitude: -108.88488 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.30431 Longitude: -108.89434 Paddler input for Dolores River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dolores River, Colorado Local climate location: GATEWAY 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sun Canyon Ranch, Dove Creek 24 miles away Sun Canyon Lodge , privatly situated on 100 acres ,is a new southwestern style ranch house with fully modern kitchen , beautifully furnished vaulted great room with kiva style fire place ,and genuin... Best Western Wayside Motor Inn, Monticello 35 miles away Breathtaking national parks and natural attractions are close to this comfortable southern Utah hotel! Travelers looking for a remote getaway know exactly where to stay. With spacious and clean roo... The Monticello Inn, Monticello 35 miles away Look to The Monticello Inn for comfortable lodging and impeccable service. Our motel combines clean rooms and affordable rates with friendly professional service. Monticello is the Gateway to Canyonla...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Dolores River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dolores River, 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 Montrose, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Montrose, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Dolores River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dolores River.   Whitewater Near Dolores River: Dolores River, Dolores/Montrose/San Miguel County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 28 miles long (Dove Creek Pump Station to Slickrock) Dolores River, Montezuma/Dolores County , 18 miles away, Class II+ - 44 miles long (Bedrock to Gateway) Dolores River, Montezuma.Dolores County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 19 miles long (McPhee Reservoir to Dove Creek Pump Station)   Ski Areas Near Dolores River: Powderhorn, Colorado , 71 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 73 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 74 miles away, 700 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 80 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 87 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 90 miles away, 400 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 126 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 139 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 139 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 150 miles away, 1604 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dolores River: Sun Canyon Ranch, Dove Creek , 24 miles away Best Western Wayside Motor Inn, Monticello , 35 miles away The Monticello Inn, Monticello , 35 miles away Monticello-Days Inn, Monticello , 35 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites, Monticello , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dolores River: Buckeye Campground, Montrose County, 18 miles away   Trails Near Dolores River: Radium Trail, Montrose County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Dolores River: Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO , 46 miles away Arches National Park, Moab - UT , 49 miles away