Colorado whitewater - Elk River, Park Range, Routt County Routt county, 2 mi above Mad Creek to Mad Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     2 miles   This section of Elk River is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The natural beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for     more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Park Range scenery is wonderful. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool things in the Park Range. It is very dried out here at Elk River typically; the wettest month of the year is typically December, that's the one that snows the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Elk River is right by the Red Dirt Trail, and do take a hike on the Big Creek Bridge Trail. For the period of the warm days   of summer at Elk River temperatures are commonly in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Elk River. Elk River, 2 mi above Mad Creek to Mad Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.5861 Longitude: -106.8995 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.5656 Longitude: -106.8892 Paddler input for Elk River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk River, Park Range, Colorado Local climate location: HAYDEN 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Nordic Lodge of Steamboat, Steamboat Springs 5 miles away Great location, comfortable and beautifully remodeled rooms, friendly atmosphere and great amenities at reasonable rates are what make Nordic Lodge the best value downtown Steamboat Springs, Colorado.... Sheraton Steamboat Springs Resort And Conference Center, Steamboat Springs 6 miles away Plan a ski trip you'll always remember at Steamboat's only ski in/ski out conference resort, the Sheraton Steamboat Resort. From December to April our backyard is your winter fantasy. Voted 'One of ... Rabbit Ears Motel, Steamboat Springs 6 miles away Our location is considered one of the premier locations in Steamboat. We are loacated in Main Town directly across from the Hot Springs Pool and next door to Yampa River Park. We are within walking di...   Park Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Park Range. Park Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Park Range. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Elk River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elk 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 Elk River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk River.   Whitewater Near Elk River: Elk River, Routt County , 9 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Box Canyon Campground to Glen Eden Bridge) Encampment River, Carbon County , 29 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (State Line to Encampment)   Ski Areas Near Elk River: Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 6 miles away, 440 vertical feet Steamboat, Colorado , 9 miles away, 3668 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 57 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 61 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Snowy Range, Wyoming , 63 miles away, 990 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 69 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 72 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 73 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 73 miles away, 3635 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 74 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Nordic Lodge of Steamboat, Steamboat Springs , 5 miles away Sheraton Steamboat Springs Resort And Conference Center, Steamboat Springs , 6 miles away Rabbit Ears Motel, Steamboat Springs , 6 miles away Hotel Bristol, Steamboat Springs , 6 miles away Eagleridge Lodge & Townhomes, Steamboat Springs , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: Steamboat Springs Koa Steamboat Springs Koa, Steamboat Springs, 4 miles away Dry Lake Campground, Routt County, 8 miles away Pearl Lake, Clark, 9 miles away   Trails Near Elk River: Red Dirt Trail, Routt County , 3 miles away Big Creek Bridge Trail, Routt County , 4 miles away Elk Park Trail, Routt County , 5 miles away Swamp Park Trail, Routt County , 7 miles away Roaring Fork Trail, Routt County , 7 miles away   Golf Courses Near Elk River: Steamboat Golf Club, Steamboat Springs , 5 miles away