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.
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