Colorado whitewater - Hermosa Creek, La Plata County
La Plata
county,
Hermosa Park to US 550 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 24 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This section of Hermosa Creek is 24 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Durango, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The campgrounds here at Hermosa Creek are pretty good. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far
and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip
if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. This is the only paddling stretch along Hermosa Creek.
Briefly about the general area: All through the warm days of summer at Hermosa Creek highs are mostly in the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 30's. Throughout the winter the highs are usually in the 30's while Hermosa Creek night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's. An average amount of precipitation falls at Hermosa Creek; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month is June. If you're here, you might as well go to Stag Draw.
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