Colorado whitewater - Mineral Creek - South, unknown County
Above South Mineral Camp Ground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V+ 0.5 miles
The wonderful Colorado scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Mineral Creek - South. This is an extremely short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The Above South Mineral Camp Ground section of Mineral Creek
- South in unknown County is 0.5 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe
for beginners. The Above South Mineral Camp Ground section is the only paddling section along Mineral Creek - South.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Mineral Creek - South frequently tend to be in the 70's. Summer night lows dip down to the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's with temperatures at Mineral Creek - South dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. This is a really good river. Not much rain falls here at Mineral Creek - South; throughout the month of August you get the most rain around here while
June is usually the driest month. Good hiking is available along the Deer Park Trail, and don't leave Mineral Creek - South without first going for a hike along the Brooklyn Trail. Silverton is a very popular ski area in the vicinity, and Snowslide Gulch is also a delightful place to discover.
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