Colorado whitewater, -blank- Eagle county, Taylor Creek to Basalt section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     5 miles   This section of -blank- in Colorado is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. The nature scenery of Eagle County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Edwards, as you can see on the road map further down. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers     for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. 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. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly   about the general area: You can never get enough of the great skiing at Buttermilk; nearby you hit upon Box Canyon which is a nice location to explore. There is a good hiking trail in the vicinity of -blank- called the Blue Creek Trail, and no need to travel far to go to attention-grabbing stuff like Seven Castles. Coming to this river is always a good idea. A short visit to Whitnach Falls is always worthwhile; if you're visiting from Basalt, you won't be the only one. It is very arid here at -blank- commonly. The month with most of the rain is April while June is typically the driest month. -blank-, Taylor Creek to Basalt road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near -blank-.   Whitewater Near -blank-: Roaring Fork, Eagle County, 2 miles away       Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11) -blank-, Eagle County, 3 miles away       Class IV - 5 miles long (Taylor Creek to Basalt) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County, 6 miles away       Class III - 6.2 miles long (Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Route 82 Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County, 8 miles away       Class III - 3.8 miles long (Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Blazing Adventures, Pitkin County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Roaring Fork, Pitkin County, 13 miles away       Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County, 15 miles away       Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Lakota River Guides, Eagle County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Aspen Whitewater Rafting, Pitkin County, 15 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County, 17 miles away       Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope)   Ski Areas Near -blank-: Buttermilk, Colorado , 13 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 14 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 15 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 18 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 24 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs Crested Butte, Colorado , 25 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 27 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Vail, Colorado , 45 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 48 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs   Marinas Near -blank-: Roaring Fork Marina, Carbondale , 17 miles away   Hotels Near -blank-: Aspenalt Lodge, Basalt , 3 miles away The Stonebridge Inn, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away Snowmass Hospitality, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away The Pokolodi Lodge, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away Snowmass Mountain Chalet, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near -blank-: Aspen- Basalt Campground, Basalt, 6 miles away Gypsum Creek Campground, Eagle County, 10 miles away Rocky Fork Campground, Eagle County, 12 miles away   Trails Near -blank-: Blue Creek Trail, Eagle , 6 miles away Antone Trail, Eagle , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near -blank-: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 56 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 56 miles away Sylvan State Park, Colorado , 19 miles away White River National Forest, Colorado , 28 miles away Paonia State Park, Colorado , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near -blank-: Roaring Fork Club, Basalt , 2 miles away Snowmass Golf Course, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf Course, Carbondale , 12 miles away   Lakes Near -blank- LEDE Reservoir, Eagle , 15 miles away Geneva Lake, Gunnison , 16 miles away Warren Lake, Pitkin , 19 miles away