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 stretch of Elk River in Routt County is 2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The nature scenery of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The Park Range scenery is wonderful. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is quite short so     no need to bring snacks. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the 2 mi above Mad Creek to Mad Creek section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: Elk River is a location that is pretty arid mostly; December is the wettest month with most snow; February on the other hand is the driest. Hiking along the Red Dirt Trail is splendid fun; you can have a perfect hiking adventure along the Big Creek Bridge Trail. Yeah, come up here to the Park Range   for a perfect time. For the duration of the long summer days at Elk River highs are frequently in the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Elk River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. 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.... 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... Hotel Bristol, Steamboat Springs 6 miles away Step back in time to the Hotel Bristol. Built in 1948, the Bristol is Steamboat's oldest and most recently restored hotel. Each of the 22 rooms is adorned with Pendleton wool blankets, cable TV, telep...   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, 3340 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 Basin, Colorado , 74 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Nordic Lodge of Steamboat, Steamboat Springs , 5 miles away Rabbit Ears Motel, Steamboat Springs , 6 miles away Hotel Bristol, Steamboat Springs , 6 miles away Steamboat 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 Poulter Colorado Camps, Steamboat Spgs, 6 miles away Dry Lake Campground, Routt County, 8 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