Colorado whitewater - Grizzly Creek, Garfield County Garfield county, 1 mile up trail to Grizzly Creek Rest Area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     1 miles   This section of Grizzly Creek in Garfield County is 1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The beautiful scenery of Colorado     and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This is a very short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is the only paddling section along Grizzly Creek. Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Deadmans Gulch since you're here at Grizzly Creek. Summertime highs at Grizzly Creek mostly tend to be in the 80's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Grizzly Creek. Not much precipitation falls here at Grizzly Creek; the wettest month of the year is regularly October, that's the one that rains the most while February is ordinarily the driest month.   Grizzly Creek, 1 mile up trail to Grizzly Creek Rest Area road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 330 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.5737 Longitude: -107.2521 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.56029 Longitude: -107.2503 Paddler input for Grizzly Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Grizzly Creek, Colorado Local climate location: GLENWOOD SPRINGS 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Hotel Denver, Glenwood Springs 5 miles away Built in 1915 for train travelers, The Hotel Denver boasts the best of old and new! Cozy quilts and antiques warm each guest room. Yet, we appreciate modern conveniences including high-speed wireless ... Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs 5 miles away Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains is the extraordinary Hotel Colorado. This national historic landmark is the home to the original teddy bear, a gift to Teddy Roosevelt from the maids after an unsu... Caravan Inn, Glenwood Springs 5 miles away Welcome to the Caravan Inn...Clean and comfortable rooms just 1 mile from the Hot Springs Pool and Yampah Vapor Caves and within minutes from Sunlight Mtn Resort. All accommodations include a deluxe c...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Grizzly Creek, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Grizzly 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 Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Grizzly Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Grizzly Creek.   Whitewater Near Grizzly Creek: Roaring Fork, Pitkin/Garfield County , 5 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Black Bridge to Veltus Park) Colorado River, Garfield County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3.8 miles long (Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek) Colorado River, garfield County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 to Grizzly Creek Exit 121) Sweetwater Creek, Eagle County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 16 miles away, Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek) Roaring Fork, Eagle County , 20 miles away, Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11) Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs) -blank-, Eagle County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Taylor Creek to Basalt) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone)   Ski Areas Near Grizzly Creek: Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 11 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 36 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 39 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 41 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 43 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 51 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 57 miles away, 440 vertical feet Steamboat, Colorado , 57 miles away, 3668 vertical feet   Hotels Near Grizzly Creek: The Hotel Denver, Glenwood Springs , 5 miles away Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs , 5 miles away Caravan Inn, Glenwood Springs , 5 miles away Best Western Antlers, Glenwood Springs , 5 miles away Ramada Inn, Glenwood Springs , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Grizzly Creek: Rock Gardens Mobile Home Park, Glenwood Springs, 3 miles away Ami's Acres Camping, Glenwood Springs, 5 miles away East Fork - White River National Forest, Glenwood Springs, 5 miles away   Trails Near Grizzly Creek: Blue Creek Trail, Eagle County , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Grizzly Creek: Ironbridge Golf Club, Glenwood Springs , 3 miles away Glenwood SPGS Golf Club, Glenwood Springs , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Grizzly Creek