Colorado whitewater - Gunnison River, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     18 miles   The wonderful Gunnison County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There's camping available near Gunnison River. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. Lodging is     available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir section of Gunnison River in Colorado is 18 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer months highs here at Gunnison River reach the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 30's. Throughout the winter highs are mostly in the 20's, and nighttime lows throughout the winter for Gunnison River tend to be in the-10's. Blinberry Gulch is near Gunnison River and is unquestionably a good place to stop at. It is very dry here at Gunnison River commonly; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow; June is the month with the least moisture.   Gunnison River, Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 18 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.6632 Longitude: -106.8465 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.48949 Longitude: -107.03261 Paddler input for Gunnison River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gunnison River, Colorado Local climate location: CRESTED BUTTE 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Gunnison, Gunnison Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by majestic peaks, outdoor paradise, skiing, hiking, boating, and sightseeing. Walking distance to Walmart, restaurants and much more.... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gunnison, Gunnison 2 miles away Stay at the Holiday Inn Express® Gunnison, CO Hotel When lodging in Gunnison or Crested Butte, you can experience true comfort at our hotel, Gunnison's newest, situated off Hwy-50 and only minutes... Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison 2 miles away The Gunnison Alpine Inn formerly the Gunnison Ramada Limited. is located on the west side of GunnisonColorado. A recently remodeled motel, with plenty for room for you family or vacationing group. Cov...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Gunnison River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gunnison River, 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 Gunnison River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gunnison River.   Whitewater Near Gunnison River: Taylor River, Gunnison County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont) Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 19 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) East River, Gunnison County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) Slate River, Gunnison County , 20 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Cebolla River, Gunnison County , 22 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 22 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 24 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 29 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge)   Ski Areas Near Gunnison River: Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 15 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 33 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 34 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 42 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 52 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 60 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 61 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gunnison River: Comfort Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 1 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Gunnison, Gunnison , 2 miles away Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison , 2 miles away Days Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 2 miles away Quality Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gunnison River: Tall Texan Campground, Gunnison, 1 miles away Wildwood Motel, Gunnison, 2 miles away Blue Mesa Recreational Ranch, Gunnison, 2 miles away   Trails Near Gunnison River: Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison County , 13 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Onemile Cattle Trail, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 16 miles away Fossil Ridge Trail, Gunnison County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Gunnison River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 24 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 24 miles away