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 if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. There's camping available near Lake Fork Gunnison River. This section of Lake Fork Gunnison River in Colorado is 5 miles long and is a class IV-V section of whitewater according to
American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river
for a while are great attractions for lots of people. 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.
Briefly about the general area: Through the days of summer at Lake Fork Gunnison River highs are regularly in the 80's; the nighttime is slightly cooler of course, mostly in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are commonly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Lake Fork Gunnison River are in the-10's. Since you're here at Lake Fork Gunnison River why not pop by
Cutler Draw. Lake Fork Gunnison River is a location that is reasonably dried out regularly; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month is February.
20 miles away
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