Colorado whitewater - Lake Fork Gunnison River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale/Gunnison County Hinsdale/Gunnison county, Lake City Town Run section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     3.6 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over     and over. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The Lake City Town Run stretch of Lake Fork Gunnison River in Hinsdale/Gunnison County is 3.6 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. The river winds through the San Juan and Jemez Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: A journey to Sparling Gulch is always fun, and going for a hike on the Ridge Stock Driveway is always a tremendous adventure. For the duration of the months of summer here at Lake Fork Gunnison River, high temperatures frequently   reach the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Lake Fork Gunnison River. Yep, outdoors exciting stuff truly is abundant here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Lake Fork Gunnison River is a location that is rather dried out commonly; the month with most of the rain is August, and June on the other hand is the driest. Lake Fork Gunnison River, Lake City Town Run road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 3.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.03485 Longitude: -107.30934 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.08093 Longitude: -107.29548 Paddler input for Lake Fork Gunnison River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lake Fork Gunnison River, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: OURAY 7 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 Lake Fork Gunnison River.   Whitewater Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Henson Creek, Hinsdale County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Cebolla River, Gunnison County , 18 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Rio Grande, Hinsdale County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede) Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County , 22 miles away, Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) Cimarron River, Montrose County , 27 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River)   Ski Areas Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 24 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 29 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 42 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 47 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 50 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 51 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 68 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 70 miles away, 2030 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray , 26 miles away St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray , 26 miles away Best Western Twin Peaks Motel, Ouray , 26 miles away The Water Wheel Inn, Gunnison , 34 miles away Rodeway Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 35 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Lake City Campground, Lake City, 2 miles away Slumgullion Pass Campground, Hinsdale County, 7 miles away Henson Creek RV Park, Lake City, 7 miles away   Trails Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Ridge Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 6 miles away Big Blue Trail, Hinsdale County , 10 miles away Fall Creek Trail, Hinsdale County , 10 miles away Little Cimarron Trail, Hinsdale County , 13 miles away Alpine Trail, Hinsdale County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 52 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 52 miles away   Lakes Near Lake Fork Gunnison River