Colorado whitewater - Gunnison River, Montrose/Delta County Montrose/Delta county, Chukar to North Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     13.5 miles   The scenic beauty of Montrose/Delta County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are a few other     sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The Chukar to North Fork section of Gunnison River is 13.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Red Canyon is a perfect place to visit nearby. At Gunnison River all through the days of summer highs are in the 90's with night lows in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Gunnison River drop into the 10's. Around Gunnison River you don’t get a lot of precipitation; throughout the month of October you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is February.   Gunnison River, Chukar to North Fork road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 13.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.61999 Longitude: -107.83001 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.77 Longitude: -107.83001 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: DELTA 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Econo Lodge Montrose, Montrose 11 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 11 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 11 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 County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail) Uncompahgre River, Ouray County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 2.2 miles long (Ouray to KOA campground) Cimarron River, Montrose County , 24 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River) Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County , 28 miles away, Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge)   Ski Areas Near Gunnison River: Powderhorn, Colorado , 30 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 41 miles away, 3845 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 49 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 50 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 51 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Purgatory, Colorado , 57 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 61 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 61 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 72 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 73 miles away, 2030 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gunnison River: Econo Lodge Montrose, Montrose , 11 miles away Rodeway Inn Montrose, Montrose , 11 miles away Best Western Red Arrow, Montrose , 11 miles away Black Canyon Motel, Montrose , 11 miles away Days Inn Montrose, Montrose , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gunnison River: Mountain Valley Meadows RV Park, Hotchkiss, 11 miles away Cedar Creek RV Park, Montrose, 11 miles away Mountain View RV Park, Montrose, 11 miles away   Trails Near Gunnison River: Green Mountain Trail, Delta County , 17 miles away Blue Grouse Trail, Delta County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Gunnison River: Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 67 miles away