Colorado whitewater - Escalante Creek, Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     6.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This section of Escalante Creek in Colorado is 6.5 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The starting location is a short drive from Montrose, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are campgrounds quite near the river where     you can camp. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is the only paddling stretch along Escalante Creek. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other spots. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The beauty of the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: This is such a wonderful river. Be careful coming to the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains, you might not ever want to return home again. It's always good   to explore Cottonwood Spring, and why not take a refreshing hike along the McCarthy Trail. Caps Spring is a great local attraction, and Escalante Creek is right by the Gunnison Trail. For the duration of the months of summer highs here at Escalante Creek get into the 90's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 60's. For the period of the wintertime highs are generally in the 30's with temperatures at Escalante Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Escalante Creek is mostly a rather dried up site; through the month of October you get the most rain around here while January is frequently the driest month. Escalante Creek, Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 6.5 miles Average Gradient: 131 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.65178 Longitude: -108.36182 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.69771 Longitude: -108.30418 Paddler input for Escalante Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Escalante Creek, Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: GRAND JUNCTION 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Delta, Delta 18 miles away FREE deluxe continental breakfast. FREE fresh baked cookies each evening. FREE passes available to guests for recreation center next door (one block away) which includes a huge indoor pool, fitness ce... Best Western Sundance, Delta 18 miles away This newly renovated Delta, Colorado hotel offers a full service restaurant and lounge as well as Pillow Top mattresses in every room. Situated off of western Colorado's Highway 50, the Best Western ... Southgate Inns, Delta 19 miles away Beautiful and historic community in western slope of Colorado. Free continental breakfast served everyday. Close to many attractions and businesses. Free high speed wireless internet in all rooms. Hot...   Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains. Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Escalante Creek, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Escalante Creek, 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 Montrose, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Montrose, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Escalante Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Escalante Creek.   Whitewater Near Escalante Creek: Kannah Creek, Mesa County , 17 miles away, Class V - 1.8 miles long (Kannah Creek Trailhead to Girl Scout Camp Bridge) Kannah Creek, Mesa County , 17 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Route 50 to Route 141) San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose County , 23 miles away, Class III - 5.2 miles long (BB 36 Road to Green Truss Bridge) San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose County , 26 miles away, Class III - 16 miles long (Norwood Bridge to Green Truss Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Escalante Creek: Powderhorn, Colorado , 25 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 52 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 66 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 66 miles away, 400 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 67 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 77 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 79 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 95 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 96 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 106 miles away, 3635 vertical feet   Hotels Near Escalante Creek: Comfort Inn Delta, Delta , 18 miles away Best Western Sundance, Delta , 18 miles away Southgate Inns, Delta , 19 miles away Wine Country Inn, Palisade , 23 miles away Best Western Clifton Inn, Clifton , 24 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Escalante Creek: Smokehouse Campground, Montrose County, 15 miles away Dominguez Campground, Mesa County, 15 miles away Riverwood Inn & Recreational Vehicle Park, Delta, 19 miles away   Trails Near Escalante Creek: McCarthy Trail, Montrose County , 2 miles away Gunnison Trail, Mesa County , 4 miles away Bar X Bench Stock Trail, Mesa County , 7 miles away Bax X Bench Stock Trail, Mesa County , 7 miles away Long Gulch Trail, Montrose County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Escalante Creek: Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 38 miles away