Colorado whitewater - -blank-, Eagle County Eagle county, Taylor Creek to Basalt section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     5 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Edwards, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. 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 the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around     here. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Taylor Creek to Basalt stretch of -blank- is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. The nature scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The Taylor Creek to Basalt section is the only paddling section along -blank-. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave -blank- without first checking out Seven Castles, and since you're here why not visit Box Canyon. Through the summertime months here at -blank-, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are frequently in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to -blank-. Around -blank- you don’t get a lot of precipitation;   the month with most of the rain is April; June on the other hand is the driest. Whitnach Falls is a stunning site to take a look at while you're at -blank-, and if the weather is pleasant, you can go for a hike along the Blue Creek Trail. Coming to this river is always a good idea. -blank-, Taylor Creek to Basalt road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.3767 Longitude: -106.94191 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.3669 Longitude: -107.0321 Paddler input for -blank-, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at -blank-, Colorado Local climate location: GLENWOOD SPRINGS 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Crestwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village 9 miles away The Crestwood offers condominium comfort, excellent ski-in/ski-out convenience, breathtaking scenery and unmatched hospitality. Deluxe condominiums feature fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, two TV'... Snowmass Lodging Company, Snowmass Village 9 miles away Luxury 1-4 bedroom condominiums and townhomes, located in the heart of Snowmass Village at Aspen, including Woodrun Place, Chamonix, The Enclave, Woodrun V & Owl Creek Homes. We take pride in offering... Stonebridge Inn, Snowmass Village 9 miles away The Stonebridge Inn is an intimate mountain lodge set in the heart of Snowmass Village and only steps from skiing, shopping, dining, and nightlife. Decorated in log wood furniture and featuring a cozy...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on -blank-, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on -blank-, 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 -blank-. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near -blank-.   Whitewater Near -blank-: Roaring Fork, Eagle County , 3 miles away, Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 3 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Route 82 Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 7 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 14 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 17 miles away, Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs)   Ski Areas Near -blank-: Buttermilk, Colorado , 13 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 14 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 15 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 18 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 24 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 27 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 35 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 45 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 48 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near -blank-: The Crestwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away Snowmass Lodging Company, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away Stonebridge Inn, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away Top Of The Village, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away Lichenhearth by ResortQuest, Snowmass Village , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds 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 County , 6 miles away Antone Trail, Eagle County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near -blank-: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 56 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 56 miles away   Lakes Near -blank-