Colorado whitewater - Kannah Creek, Mesa County Mesa county, Route 50 to Route 141 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     6.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This section of Kannah Creek is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other places for that. This stretch is     mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Route 50 to Route 141 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The starting point is not too far from Grand Junction, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There's camping available near Kannah Creek. Briefly about the general area: Not much rainfall falls here at Kannah Creek; through the month of August you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is February. At Kannah Creek through the summer months highs are in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Kannah Creek temperatures sink to the 10's.   Kannah Creek, Route 50 to Route 141 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 6.5 miles Average Gradient: 57 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.9342 Longitude: -108.39441 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.98339 Longitude: -108.44961 Paddler input for Kannah Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kannah Creek, Colorado Local climate location: COLORADO NATL MON 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Clifton Inn, Clifton 7 miles away Enjoy all of the area attractions while visiting this newer Clifton, Colorado hotel. Escape to the beautiful Colorado scenery and stay at the Best Western Grande River Inn and Suites, centrally locate... Wine Country Inn, Palisade 9 miles away Experience the romance of the vineyards at the Wine Country Inn, Colorado’s first wine-themed hotel located in Palisade. Stroll through the working vineyards that surround the inn, an 80-room Victoria... Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Junction, Grand Junction 11 miles away At the Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Junction we've perfected the extended-stay experience. Make yourself at home in our all suite rooms, complete with luxurious bedding, full kitchens, wireless and...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Kannah Creek, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kannah Creek, 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 Grand Junction, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Grand Junction, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Kannah Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kannah Creek.   Whitewater Near Kannah Creek: Kannah Creek, Mesa County , 12 miles away, Class V - 1.8 miles long (Kannah Creek Trailhead to Girl Scout Camp Bridge) Escalante Creek, Gunnison County , 16 miles away, Class V - 6.5 miles long (Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin) Colorado River, Grand County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Loma to Westwater)   Ski Areas Near Kannah Creek: Powderhorn, Colorado , 20 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 68 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 78 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 81 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 82 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 83 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 93 miles away, 700 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 101 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 101 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 109 miles away, 2030 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kannah Creek: Best Western Clifton Inn, Clifton , 7 miles away Wine Country Inn, Palisade , 9 miles away Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Junction, Grand Junction , 11 miles away Courtyard by Marriott Grand Junction, Grand Junction , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Grand Junction, Grand Junction , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kannah Creek: Grand Junction/Clifton Campground, Clifton, 8 miles away Rv Ranch Grand Junction, Clifton, 8 miles away Big J RV Park, Grand Junction, 9 miles away   Trails Near Kannah Creek: Whitewater Basin Trail, Mesa County , 11 miles away Bar X Bench Stock Trail, Mesa County , 12 miles away Bax X Bench Stock Trail, Mesa County , 12 miles away Gunnison Trail, Mesa County , 13 miles away Spring Camp Trail, Mesa County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Kannah Creek: Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Kannah Creek: Chipeta Golf Course, Grand Junction , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Kannah Creek