Colorado whitewater - Grape Creek, Fremont County Fremont county, Bear Gulch to Canon City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     15 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're coming from Canon City it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This is the only paddling section along Grape Creek. This section is long enough     for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good places for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Bear Gulch to Canon City stretch of Grape Creek is 15 miles long and is a class IV+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Coming to this river is always a good idea. At Grape Creek you don’t see much precipitation; the wettest month of the   year is generally August, that's the one that rains the most, and January on the other hand is the driest. For the period of the summer at Grape Creek highs are frequently in the 70's. Summer night lows fall down to the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Grape Creek are in the-10's. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Stultz Trail, and the wonderful folks of Canon City like to hang out close by. The Tanner Trail offers hiking at its best; nearby Tanner Gulch is a splendid spot to go. Grape Creek, Bear Gulch to Canon City road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 15 miles Average Gradient: 97 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.3204 Longitude: -105.34671 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.4308 Longitude: -105.2681 Paddler input for Grape Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Grape Creek, Colorado Local climate location: LAKE GEORGE 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Canon City, Canon City 6 miles away Free deluxe continental breakfast. Indoor pool & hot tub. In-room coffee. Interior corridors. Suites with hot tubs. Restaurants and shopping within walking distance. 8 miles east of Royal Gorge. Pet A... Super 8 Canon City, Canon City 7 miles away The Super 8 of Canon City Welcomes South Central Colorado and the Royal Gorge Area. The Super 8 is conveniently located on Highway 50. We are minutes away from the Royal Gorge Bridge and many mountain... Budget Host Royal Gorge Inn Canon City, Canon City 8 miles away When you stay at Budget Host inn, you will find exceptional quality and value. With more than 160 inns and 7,000 guest rooms in 37 states. Budget Host inns are conveniently located to major attraction...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Grape Creek, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Grape 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 Canon City, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Canon City, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Grape Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Grape Creek.   Whitewater Near Grape Creek: Arkansas River, Fremont County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 9 miles long (Parkdale Launch to Canon City) Arkansas River, Chaffee/Fremont County , 13 miles away, Class III - 8.7 miles long (Highway Pinnacle Rock Launch to Parkdale Launch) Arkansas River, -blank- County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 27.9 miles long (Highway Rincon to Pinnacle Rock)   Ski Areas Near Grape Creek: Monarch, Colorado , 71 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 79 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 79 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 80 miles away, 3128 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 82 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 84 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 87 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 87 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Winter Park, Colorado , 88 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 91 miles away, 1600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Grape Creek: Comfort Inn Canon City, Canon City , 6 miles away Super 8 Canon City, Canon City , 7 miles away Budget Host Royal Gorge Inn Canon City, Canon City , 8 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Canon City , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Canon City, Canon City , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Grape Creek: Oak Creek Campground, Fremont County, 5 miles away Canon City Koa Kampground, Canon City, 6 miles away Royal Gorge/Canon City KOA, Canon City, 6 miles away   Trails Near Grape Creek: Tanner Trail, Fremont County , 2 miles away Stultz Trail, Fremont County , 3 miles away Highline Trail, Fremont County , 6 miles away Sheeley Trail, Fremont County , 8 miles away Mineral-Stevens Trail, Custer County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Grape Creek: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 28 miles away Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 48 miles away   Golf Courses Near Grape Creek: Shadow Hills Golf Club, Canon City , 5 miles away