Colorado whitewater - Gore Creek, Park Range, Eagle County

Eagle county, East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     9.2 miles
  The East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River stretch of Gore Creek in Colorado is 9.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River section is the only
    paddling section along Gore Creek. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. For all you camping people
there are campgrounds nearby. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The wild scenery of the Park Range is great. The starting point is not too far from Edwards, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summertime here at Gore Creek, high temperatures generally reach the 70's, and the nighttime is rather cooler of course, ordinarily in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's
 
while Gore Creek night low temperatures throughout the winter are in the 0's. If you adore the outdoors you'll adore it here in the Park Range. There's magnificent hiking along the Lost Lake Trail.
Gore Creek is a location that is quite dry ordinarily; July is the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Really perfect skiing awaits you at Vail, and fine hiking is available along the Two Elk Trail.

Gore Creek, East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 9.2 miles
Average Gradient: 67 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.63999
Longitude: -106.30528

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.61027
Longitude: -106.44945

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Current weather conditions at Gore Creek, Park Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: GREEN MOUNTAIN DAM 13 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Gore Creek.
 Whitewater Near Gore Creek:
Cross Creek, Eagle County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd)
Homestake Creek, Eagle County , 6 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 9 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards)
Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Granite to Numbers Launch Site)
Blue River, Summit/ Grand County , 15 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road)
Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch)
Blue River, Summit County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400)
Tenmile Creek, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir)
Colorado River, Grand County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Gore Canyon)
 Ski Areas Near Gore Creek:
Vail, Colorado , 1 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 10 miles away, 3340 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 15 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 24 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 29 miles away, 3128 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 35 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 38 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Gore Creek:
Lodge Tower Resort, Vail , 1 miles away
The Willows And Riva Ridge, Vail , 1 miles away
Roost Lodge, Vail , 1 miles away
The Lodge At Vail, Vail , 1 miles away
Sonnenalp Resort Of Vail, Vail , 1 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Gore Creek:
Learning Camp, Vail, 1 miles away
Piney Crossing Campground, Eagle County, 5 miles away
Homestake Campground, Eagle County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Gore Creek:
Two Elk Trail, Eagle County , 4 miles away
Lost Lake Trail, Eagle County , 5 miles away
Nottingham Ridge Trail, Eagle County , 7 miles away
Piney Lake Trail, Eagle County , 9 miles away
Deluge Lake Trail, Eagle County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Gore Creek:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 65 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 65 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Gore Creek:
Vail Golf Club, Vail , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Gore Creek

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