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Colorado whitewater, -blank-
Eagle
county,
Taylor Creek to Basalt section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV 5 miles
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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.
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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.
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-blank-, Taylor Creek to Basalt road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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These outdoors activities are available near -blank-. |
| Whitewater Near -blank-:
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Roaring Fork, Eagle County, 2 miles away Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11) |
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-blank-, Eagle County, 3 miles away Class IV - 5 miles long (Taylor Creek to Basalt) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin County, 6 miles away Class III - 6.2 miles long (Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Route 82 Bridge) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin County, 8 miles away Class III - 3.8 miles long (Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin County, 13 miles away Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin County, 15 miles away Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge) |
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| Ski Areas Near -blank-:
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 13 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 14 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs |
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 15 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 18 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs |
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Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
, 24 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 25 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 27 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs |
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Beaver Creek, Colorado
, 35 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs |
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Vail, Colorado
, 45 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs |
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Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 48 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs |
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| Hotels Near -blank-:
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Aspenalt Lodge, Basalt
, 3 miles away |
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The Stonebridge Inn, Snowmass Village
, 9 miles away |
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Snowmass Hospitality, Snowmass Village
, 9 miles away |
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The Pokolodi Lodge, Snowmass Village
, 9 miles away |
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Snowmass Mountain Chalet, Snowmass Village
, 9 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near -blank-:
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO
, 56 miles away |
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Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO
, 56 miles away |
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Sylvan State Park, Colorado
, 19 miles away |
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White River National Forest, Colorado
, 28 miles away |
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Paonia State Park, Colorado
, 33 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near -blank-:
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Roaring Fork Club, Basalt
, 2 miles away |
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Snowmass Golf Course, Snowmass Village
, 9 miles away |
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Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf Course, Carbondale
, 12 miles away |
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| Lakes Near -blank-
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LEDE Reservoir, Eagle
, 15 miles away |
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Geneva Lake, Gunnison
, 16 miles away |
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Warren Lake, Pitkin
, 19 miles away |
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