Colorado whitewater - Gunnison River, Montrose County Montrose county, Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     16 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail section of Gunnison River in Montrose County is 16 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The beautiful scenery of Montrose County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract     people from near and far. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Gunnison River all through the summertime months are in the 80's while night lows are frequently in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Gunnison   River. What would a location like Gunnison River be without exciting nearby traits like High Point; don't leave Gunnison River without first paying a visit to Lions Spring. This river is so good. Not much rain falls here at Gunnison River; the month of October is the wettest with most of the rain while June is usually the driest month. You simply have to explore Sunset View while you're here at Gunnison River, and Gunnison River is near Jones Draw which is certainly worth checking out. Gunnison River, Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 16 miles Average Gradient: 51 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.52163 Longitude: -107.6495 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.62149 Longitude: -107.83299 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: CEDAREDGE 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Econo Lodge Montrose, Montrose 9 miles away Free wireless Internet available in all rooms. Free hot breakfast complete with scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon plus waffles, bagels, danish, muffins, bread, juices, cereal, fresh fruit and coffee. ... Rodeway Inn Montrose, Montrose 9 miles away This Rodeway Inn hotel is near many points of interest such as the Telluride Ski Resort, Black Canyon, Ute Indian Museum and Ouray Hot Springs. Hotel amenities include free continental breakfast, free... Best Western Red Arrow, Montrose 9 miles away Nestled in a peaceful valley on the western slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, this Montrose hotel offers old-fashioned hospitality with modern amenities. Ideally located near the majestic San Ju...   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 Montrose, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Montrose, 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: Gunnison River, Montrose/Delta County , 9 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (Chukar to North Fork) Uncompahgre River, Ouray County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 2.2 miles long (Ouray to KOA campground) Cimarron River, Montrose County , 15 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River) Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) Gunnison River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 30 miles away, Class III - 8.8 miles long (Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset)   Ski Areas Near Gunnison River: Telluride, Colorado , 36 miles away, 3845 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 39 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 42 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 42 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Purgatory, Colorado , 51 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 53 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 56 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 57 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 69 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 70 miles away, 2030 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gunnison River: Econo Lodge Montrose, Montrose , 9 miles away Rodeway Inn Montrose, Montrose , 9 miles away Best Western Red Arrow, Montrose , 9 miles away Black Canyon Motel, Montrose , 10 miles away Days Inn Montrose, Montrose , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gunnison River: R V Camperland-good Sam Park, Montrose, 5 miles away Cedar Creek RV Park, Montrose, 9 miles away Mountain View RV Park, Montrose, 9 miles away   Trails Near Gunnison River: Hartman Trail, Gunnison County , 18 miles away Deer Creek Trail, Ouray County , 20 miles away