Colorado whitewater - Lake Creek, Sawatch Range, Lake County

Lake county, Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     9 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Edwards, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The scenic beauty of Lake County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. This is the only paddling
    section along Lake Creek. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all
set. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The campgrounds here at Lake Creek are pretty good. The wild scenery of the Sawatch Range is great. The Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch section of Lake Creek in Lake County is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at Lake Creek with overnight lows in the 40's. High temperatures through the wintertime are
 
normally in the 30's; night lows in the 0's for Lake Creek. Hayden Gulch is a good place to look at, and there are great spots to discover along the Mount Elbert Trail.
Not much rain falls here at Lake Creek; through the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Yep, outdoors enjoyable things truly is abundant here in the Sawatch Range.

Lake Creek, Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 9 miles
Average Gradient: 137 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.0815
Longitude: -106.5374

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.06909
Longitude: -106.4413

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Current weather conditions at Lake Creek, Sawatch Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: MEREDITH 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Lake Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lake Creek.
 Whitewater Near Lake Creek:
Clear Creek, Chaffee County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3.3 miles long (to Arkansas River)
Arkansas River, Lake/ Chaffee County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Leadville to Granite)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 3.2 miles long (Weller Lake to Difficult Campground)
Fryingpan River, Eagle County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.7 miles long (Upper)
Homestake Creek, Eagle County , 24 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 24 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge)
Taylor River, Gunnison County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont)
Arkansas River, Chaffee County , 26 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Lake Creek:
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 20 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 21 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 24 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 27 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 28 miles away, 3340 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 31 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Monarch, Colorado , 32 miles away, 1162 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 34 miles away, 2775 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lake Creek:
Super 8 Motel - Leadville, Leadville , 15 miles away
Delaware Hotel, Leadville , 17 miles away
Silver King Inn, Leadville , 17 miles away
The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen , 17 miles away
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, Avon , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lake Creek:
Twin Peaks Campground, Lake County, 5 miles away
Parry Peak Campground, Lake County, 6 miles away
Elbert Creek Campground, Lake County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Lake Creek:
Mount Elbert Trail, Lake County , 5 miles away
Mount Massive Trail, Lake County , 7 miles away
Main Range Trail, Lake County , 7 miles away
Timberline Trail, Gunnison County , 9 miles away
Highline Trail, Lake County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Lake Creek:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 35 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 35 miles away
 Lakes Near Lake Creek

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