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 beautiful scenery of Gunnison County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls section of East River in Colorado is 0.75 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is a very short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The     campgrounds here at East River are pretty good. The Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls stretch is the only paddling stretch along East River. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Really wonderful skiing awaits you at Crested Butte. Around East River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; August is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest   month. Going for a hike on the Trail Riders Trail is always a splendid adventure, and a journey to Judd Falls will fill your spirit with good feelings. Through the long summer days at East River temperatures are frequently in the 70's with overnight lows in the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's while East River night low temperatures during the winter are in the-10's. 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. Books about whitewater paddling on East River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on East River, Colorado. Find a whitewater outfitter in Colorado Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to East River. 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, 3062 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, 4040 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 51 miles away, 1171 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 WestWall Lodge, Crested Butte , 3 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte , 3 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