Colorado whitewater - Joe Wright Creek, Medicine Bow Mountains, Larimer County
Larimer
county,
County Road 103 bridge to Big South Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 3 miles
The County Road 103 bridge to Big South Campground section of Joe Wright Creek is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The beautiful Medicine Bow Mountains
scenery is an added bonus. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This is the only paddling section along Joe Wright Creek. The campgrounds here at Joe Wright Creek
are pretty good. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The natural beauty of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Joe Wright Creek generally tend to be in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 30's. Through the winter highs are commonly in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Joe Wright Creek. There is a nice hiking
trail right next door to Joe Wright Creek called the Green Ridge Trail, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Poudre Falls. Around Joe Wright Creek you don’t get a lot of rain; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while January is typically
the driest month. These mountains rock, just explore all the exciting stuff to do in the Medicine Bow Mountains. The Big South Trail is a brilliant hiking trail next to Joe Wright Creek.
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