Colorado whitewater - Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County Hinsdale/Gunnison county, Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     5 miles   The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The natural beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Redbridge to Blue Mesa     Reservoir section is one of them. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Not much precipitation falls here at Lake Fork Gunnison River; throughout August this area sees the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. A tremendous location to have a look at in close proximity to Lake Fork Gunnison River is Cutler Draw. For the duration of the warm months, highs frequently are in the 80's at Lake Fork Gunnison River; the nighttime is slightly chillier of course, usually in the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are usually in the 30's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Lake Fork Gunnison River.   Lake Fork Gunnison River, Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 5 miles Average Gradient: 52 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.32375 Longitude: -107.22629 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.39149 Longitude: -107.24501 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, Colorado Local climate location: CIMARRON 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Water Wheel Inn, Gunnison 20 miles away Start your day at the Water Wheel Inn with our complimentary hot breakfast bar consisting of Belgian waffles, biscuits and gravy as well as fruit, yogurt, cereals, and baked goods. Our goal is to be t... Rodeway Inn Gunnison, Gunnison 22 miles away Historic downtown, shopping, restaurants, bars and museum within minutes. Gunnison offers grand valley and mountain views with great outdoor areas in which to play. Rodeway Inn offers FREE continental... Gunnison Days Inn, Gunnison 23 miles away Our hotel offers ski packages for Crested Butte and Monarch. If you are looking for ski packages please call hotel directly. Outside electric plugs (cars, buses, trucks) Direct dial phone and in...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Lake Fork Gunnison River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lake Fork Gunnison River, 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 Montrose, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Montrose, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Lake Fork Gunnison River. 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: Cebolla River, Gunnison County , 2 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Highway 149 to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison County , 17 miles away, Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run) Henson Creek, Hinsdale County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City) Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) Cimarron River, Montrose County , 22 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River) Gunnison River, Gunnison County , 24 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 30 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground)   Ski Areas Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 38 miles away, 400 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 49 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 52 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 53 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 53 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 53 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 56 miles away, 2029 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Lake Fork Resort, Gunnison , 8 miles away Matterhorn Motel, Lake City , 18 miles away Silver Spur Motel, Lake City , 19 miles away The Water Wheel Inn, Gunnison , 20 miles away Rodeway Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Lake Fork Resort, Gunnison, 7 miles away Sapinero Trading Post, Gunnison, 7 miles away Henson Creek RV Park, Lake City, 10 miles away   Trails Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Ridge Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 16 miles away Alpine Trail, Hinsdale County , 16 miles away Fall Creek Trail, Hinsdale County , 16 miles away Little Cimarron Trail, Hinsdale County , 18 miles away Hartman Trail, Gunnison County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Lake Fork Gunnison River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 44 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 44 miles away