Colorado whitewater - East River, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     0.75 miles   The scenic beauty of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This stretch of East River in Colorado is 0.75 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. East River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls section is the only one. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in     luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Judd Falls is always fun to check out, and lovely scenery and fine skiing is what you obtain at Crested Butte. East River is right by the Trail Riders Trail. Summer at East River comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's.   Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at East River. Around East River you don’t get a lot of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is commonly August, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. East River, Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 0.75 miles Average Gradient: 182 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.95206 Longitude: -106.98964 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.94053 Longitude: -106.9779 Paddler input for East River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at East River, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte 3 miles away Perched high on a ridge across from Crested Butte Mountain base area, these professionally managed townhomes offer the convenience and comfort of home to discerning travelers. The townhomes at Eagle's... The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel & Suites, Crested Butte 3 miles away A warm and cozy Colorado ski lodge nestled in the high altitudes of the majestic Colorado Rockies and surrounded by over three million acres of wilderness and National Forest, The Grand Lodge is renow... Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte 3 miles away As the finest full-service hotel in Crested Butte- The Grand Lodge Crested Butte lives up to its number 1 position by providing a relaxed but elegant environment for your vacation or conference. Locat...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near East River.   Whitewater Near East River: Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) Slate River, Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 6 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge)   Ski Areas Near East River: Crested Butte, Colorado , 3 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 5 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 15 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 16 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 17 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 18 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 48 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 51 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 52 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near East River: Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte , 3 miles away The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel & Suites, Crested Butte , 3 miles away Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte , 3 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte , 3 miles away The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mount Crested Butte , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near East River: Avery Peak Campground, Gunnison County, 2 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, 4 miles away Maroon Lake Campground, Pitkin County, 9 miles away   Trails Near East River: Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 2 miles away Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison County , 13 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 17 miles away Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near East River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 37 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 37 miles away   Lakes Near East River