Colorado whitewater - Homestake Creek, Sawatch Range, Eagle County Eagle county, 1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     0.25 miles   This section of Homestake Creek in Eagle County is 0.25 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This is the only paddling stretch along Homestake Creek. The wild scenery of the Sawatch Range is great. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The put-in location     is a reasonable drive from Edwards, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wonderful Eagle County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: If you want a brilliant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Sawatch Range. While you're here at Homestake Creek you can take a hike along the Fall Creek Trail, and if the weather is brilliant, you can go for a hike along the Two Elk Trail.   All through the warm days of summer here at Homestake Creek, high temperatures regularly reach the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's; nighttime lows at Homestake Creek during the wintertime mostly fall into the 0's. It is very waterless here at Homestake Creek ordinarily; during the month of July you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Homestake Creek, 1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 0.25 miles Average Gradient: 480 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.50725 Longitude: -106.37853 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.50053 Longitude: -106.37565 Paddler input for Homestake Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Homestake Creek, Sawatch Range, Colorado Local climate location: GREEN MOUNTAIN DAM 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Homestake Creek.   Whitewater Near Homestake Creek: Eagle River, Eagle County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd) Cross Creek, Eagle County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek) Gore Creek, Eagle County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River) Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Granite to Numbers Launch Site) Eagle River, Eagle County , 11 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards) Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch) Tenmile Creek, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir) Arkansas River, Lake/ Chaffee County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Leadville to Granite) Blue River, Summit County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Blue River Camp Ground to FR 2400) Blue River, Summit/ Grand County , 21 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road)   Ski Areas Near Homestake Creek: Vail, Colorado , 7 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 9 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 11 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 16 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 23 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 30 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 34 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 34 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 36 miles away, 2270 vertical feet   Hotels Near Homestake Creek: Hyatt Mountain Lodge, Avon , 4 miles away Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort And Spa, Avon , 4 miles away The Pines Lodge, Avon , 4 miles away Christie Lodge, Avon , 4 miles away The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Avon , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Homestake Creek: Homestake Campground, Eagle County, 1 miles away Hornsilver Campground, Eagle County, 1 miles away Blodgett Campground, Eagle County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Homestake Creek: Fall Creek Trail, Eagle County , 4 miles away Two Elk Trail, Eagle County , 5 miles away Half Moon Trail, Eagle County , 6 miles away Nottingham Ridge Trail, Eagle County , 10 miles away Main Range Trail, Lake County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Homestake Creek: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 58 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Homestake Creek