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

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Current weather conditions at Elk River, Park Range, Colorado
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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