Colorado whitewater - Eagle River, Sawatch Range, Eagle County

Eagle county, Edwards to Eagle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     17.4 miles
  The natural beauty of Eagle County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. If you're coming from Edwards it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Edwards to Eagle section is one of them. This stretch of Eagle River is 17.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Sawatch Range is a great experience. If you hurry
    you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camp stove too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive
a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
Not much precipitation falls here at Eagle River; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's
 
the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. Summer at Eagle River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Eagle River.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 17.4 miles
Average Gradient: 36 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.64583
Longitude: -106.59695

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.65444
Longitude: -106.83056

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Current weather conditions at Eagle River, Sawatch Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: EAGLE FAA AP 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera, Edwards
5 miles away
The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera,is an intimate hideaway combining casual elegance with rustic Rocky Mountain splendor. Set high atop a privately owned mountain, this AAA Four-Diamond Award-winning cha...

SilverLeaf Suites of Eagle, Eagle
8 miles away
The SilverLeaf Suites of Eagle, Colorado is located in the beautiful Vail Valley. This area of Colorado features breathtaking scenery and pleasant climate while offering exciting winter activities and...

Best Western Eagle Lodge, Eagle
8 miles away
Enjoy unique and deluxe amenities at this cozy Eagle, Colorado hotel offering a European health club and spa all nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Escape to the beautiful mountain setting ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Eagle River.
 Whitewater Near Eagle River:
Colorado River, Grand County , 11 miles away, Class III - 11.6 miles long (Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio)
Piney River, Eagle County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 19 miles long (Piney Crossing to State Bridge)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 14 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards)
Fryingpan River, Eagle County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.7 miles long (Upper)
Rock Creek, Routt County , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 7 miles long (Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry)
Cross Creek, Eagle County , 22 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd)
Gore Creek, Eagle County , 23 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 23 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge)
-blank-, Eagle County , 24 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Taylor Creek to Basalt)
 Ski Areas Near Eagle River:
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 14 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 24 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 26 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 26 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 27 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 33 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 44 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Eagle River:
The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera, Edwards , 5 miles away
SilverLeaf Suites of Eagle, Eagle , 8 miles away
Best Western Eagle Lodge, Eagle , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Eagle, Eagle , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Eagle, Co, Eagle , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Eagle River:
Sylvan Lake, Eagle, 6 miles away
Yeoman Park Campground, Eagle County, 8 miles away
Fulford Cave Campground, Eagle County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Eagle River:
Salt Creek Trail, Eagle County , 5 miles away
Red Canyon Stock Driveway, Eagle County , 7 miles away
Cache Creek Access Trail, Eagle County , 7 miles away
Lake Creek Trail, Eagle County , 8 miles away
Antone Trail, Eagle County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Eagle River:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 64 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 64 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Eagle River:
Cordillera Golf Course, Edwards , 2 miles away
Red Sky Golf Club, Wolcott , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Eagle River

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