Colorado whitewater - Eagle River, Park Range, Eagle County

Eagle county, Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V(V+)     4 miles
  The wonderful Colorado scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting point is not too far from Edwards, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Eagle River is 4 miles long and is a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. A
    good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Whitewater paddling here in the Park Range is a great experience. The Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Eagle River are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
A perfect site to visit next to Eagle River is Bishop Gulch; there's great hiking along the Fall Creek Trail. Eagle River gets very little rainfall; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is February.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Eagle
 
River, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. Highs all through the wintertime are commonly in the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at Eagle River temperatures drop to the 0's. Be careful coming to the Park Range, you might not ever wanna return back home again.

Eagle River, Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V(V+)
Length: 4 miles
Average Gradient: 120 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.50694
Longitude: -106.37861

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.58777
Longitude: -106.43084

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Current weather conditions at Eagle River, Park Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: EAGLE FAA AP 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Eagle River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Eagle River.
 Whitewater Near Eagle River:
Cross Creek, Eagle County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek)
Homestake Creek, Eagle County , 3 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River)
Gore Creek, Eagle County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 8 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards)
Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Granite to Numbers Launch Site)
Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch)
Blue River, Summit/ Grand County , 19 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road)
Blue River, Summit County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400)
Fryingpan River, Eagle County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.7 miles long (Upper)
Tenmile Creek, -blank- County , 22 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Eagle River:
Vail, Colorado , 5 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 8 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 12 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 19 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 31 miles away, 2900 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 34 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 36 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 36 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Eagle River:
Hyatt Mountain Lodge, Avon , 1 miles away
Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort And Spa, Avon , 1 miles away
The Pines Lodge, Avon , 1 miles away
Christie Lodge, Avon , 1 miles away
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Avon , 1 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Eagle River:
Half Moon Campground, Eagle County, 3 miles away
Homestake Campground, Eagle County, 4 miles away
Hornsilver Campground, Eagle County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Eagle River:
Fall Creek Trail, Eagle County , 4 miles away
Half Moon Trail, Eagle County , 5 miles away
Two Elk Trail, Eagle County , 5 miles away
Nottingham Ridge Trail, Eagle County , 7 miles away
Lost Lake Trail, Eagle County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Eagle River:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 60 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 60 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Eagle River:
Vail Golf Club, Vail , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Eagle River

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