Colorado whitewater - Gunnison River - North Fork, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     8.8 miles   This stretch of Gunnison River - North Fork in Colorado is 8.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way     around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The natural beauty of Gunnison County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: During the warm months, highs regularly are in the 70's at Gunnison River - North Fork. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are regularly in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Gunnison River - North   Fork sink into the-10's. Take a hike on the Hammond Trail, and if you're here why not explore Box Canyon. Hiking along the Sunset Trail is delightful fun. An average amount of rain falls at Gunnison River - North Fork; all through March this area sees the most snow; the driest month is June. Gunnison River - North Fork, Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 8.8 miles Average Gradient: 41 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.94049 Longitude: -107.36101 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.92729 Longitude: -107.47721 Paddler input for Gunnison River - North Fork, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gunnison River - North Fork, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sunlight Mountain Inn, Glenwood Springs 25 miles away Sunlight Mountain Inn is a twenty room Colorado Style Country Inn located at the base of Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The Inn is a scenic twenty minute(10 mile) drive from d... Carbondale-Days Inn, Carbondale 29 miles away Days Inn of Carbondale is in the heart of the Rocky Mountains located on the banks of the Roaring Fork River. For winter travelers we are only twenty-eight miles from the best skiing in the world: As... Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale 29 miles away Between Aspen and Vail. Excellent mountain views. FREE Atkins friendly continental breakfast available. Indoor pool. Suites with microwave and refrigerators available. Close to golfing, rafting and sk...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Gunnison River - North Fork, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gunnison River - North Fork, 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 - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gunnison River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Gunnison River - North Fork: Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 23 miles away, Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 24 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope)   Ski Areas Near Gunnison River - North Fork: Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 26 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 31 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 32 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 41 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 45 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 51 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 59 miles away, 400 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 62 miles away, 3530 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gunnison River - North Fork: Sunlight Mountain Inn, Glenwood Springs , 25 miles away Carbondale-Days Inn, Carbondale , 29 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Carbondale , 29 miles away The Elevation Hotel, Mount Crested Butte , 30 miles away Crested Butte Intl. Lodge & Hostel, Crested Butte , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gunnison River - North Fork: Crystal Meadows Ranch, Somerset, 4 miles away McClure Campground, Gunnison County, 13 miles away Smith Fork Campground, Delta County, 13 miles away   Trails Near Gunnison River - North Fork: Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 3 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison County , 5 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 7 miles away Minnesota Pass Trail, Gunnison County , 8 miles away Through Line Trail, Gunnison County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Gunnison River - North Fork: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 62 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 62 miles away   Lakes Near Gunnison River - North Fork