Colorado whitewater - Henson Creek, San Juan Mountains, Hinsdale County
Hinsdale
county,
Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 6.7 miles
The Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City section of Henson Creek in Hinsdale County is 6.7 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the water flowing gracefully down Henson Creek will make you feel great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often more difficult than elsewhere, so
if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are no other sections to paddle along Henson Creek than the Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City section. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day
paddling trip. The beauty of the San Juan Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. 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.
Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Henson Creek throughout the summer months are in the 70's. Summer night lows sink down to the 50's. All through the wintertime
the highs are mostly in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Henson Creek. It's always pleasant to stop by Treasure Falls; you can have a perfect hiking adventure along the Ridge Stock Driveway. Yep, outdoors enjoyable things truly is plentiful here in
the San Juan Mountains. A great location in the neighborhood of Henson Creek is Alpine Gulch; you ought to unquestionably explore Sugarloaf Rock while here. Henson Creek is typically a quite arid spot; August is the wettest month with most rain while June is commonly the driest month. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure.
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