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 scenic beauty of Eagle County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Edwards, as you can see on the road map further down. The campgrounds here at Eagle River are pretty good. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Whitewater paddling here in the Park Range is a great experience. This stretch is mid length,
    you can easily run it on an afternoon. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. This section of Eagle River is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V(V+) section.
The Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
Eagle River gets very little rainfall; during the month of July you get the most rain around here, and February meanwhile is the driest month. While staying at Eagle River you could always look at Bishop Gulch, and brilliant hiking is available along
 
the Fall Creek Trail.
But wait, there's more entertaining things to do in the Park Range. Throughout the summer highs here at Eagle River get into the 80's while night lows are commonly in the 40's. Highs during the wintertime are typically in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Eagle River.

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

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Christie Lodge, Avon
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Homestake Condominiums, Vail
2 miles away
Studio, one bedroom and one bedroom plus loft. Condominiums equipped with kitchens, cable tv, private like telephone, fireplaces and mountain view. Located in town free shuttle route. 1.5 miles fro...

Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail, Vail
4 miles away
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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, 3340 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, 3128 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:
Christie Lodge, Avon , 1 miles away
Homestake Condominiums, Vail , 2 miles away
Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen at Vail, Vail , 4 miles away
Marriott's StreamSide Birch at Vail, Vail , 4 miles away
Marriott's StreamSide Douglas at Vail, Vail , 4 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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