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.
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