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 put-in location is a short drive from Edwards, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado
    are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The Edwards to Eagle stretch of Eagle River
is 17.4 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The river winds through the Sawatch Range and you get great scenery.

Briefly about the general area:
Not much rain falls here at Eagle River; July is the month that gets the most rain while February
 
is frequently the driest month. For the duration of the long summer days, highs regularly are in the 80's at Eagle River; the night is quite cooler of course, mostly in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's while Eagle River overnight low temperatures all through the winter are in the 0's.

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
Discover this full-service Eagle, Colorado hotel providing convenient access to nearby recreation destinations including Beaver Creek, Vail and Arrowhead. Get away to the beauty of the Colorado Rock...



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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, 3340 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, 2775 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 Vail Valley, Eagle , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express EAGLE, 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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