Colorado whitewater - Mineral Creek - South, -blank- County Above South Mineral Camp Ground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.5 miles   The scenic beauty of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number     of good rivers. This is the only paddling stretch along Mineral Creek - South. This stretch of Mineral Creek - South in -blank- County is 0.5 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: Mineral Creek - South is right by the Brooklyn Trail; skiing at Silverton is one of those things you just have to do. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Mineral Creek - South is typically a reasonably waterless place; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is June. Hiking along the Deer Park   Trail is pleasant fun; if you're here why not explore Snowslide Gulch. Summertime at Mineral Creek - South comes with high temperatures in the 70's with overnight lows in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while Mineral Creek - South nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's. Mineral Creek - South, Above South Mineral Camp Ground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 0.5 miles Average Gradient: 320 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.80704 Longitude: -107.70472 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.81191 Longitude: -107.69552 Paddler input for Mineral Creek - South, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mineral Creek - South, Colorado Local climate location: TELLURIDE 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ice House Lodge, Telluride 10 miles away The Ice House Lodge is the best place to stay in Telluride summer or winter seasons. Ideally located for festivals as well as just relaxing by the 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 Mineral Creek - South.   Whitewater Near Mineral Creek - South: Lime Creek, -blank- County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) Canyon Creek, La Plata County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (to Animas River) Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard) San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose County , 20 miles away, Class III - 7.3 miles long (Silverpick Road to Fall Creek Road) Hermosa Creek, La Plata County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Hermosa Park to US 550) Vallecito Creek, La Plata County , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground) Henson Creek, Hinsdale County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City)   Ski Areas Near Mineral Creek - South: Silverton, Colorado , 3 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 6 miles away, 400 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 12 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 13 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 37 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Powderhorn, Colorado , 75 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 77 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 78 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 90 miles away, 2010 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mineral Creek - South: Canyon View Motel, Silverton , 2 miles away Red Mountain Motel & RV Park, Silverton , 2 miles away Triangle Motel, Silverton , 2 miles away Prospector Motel, Silverton , 2 miles away Silverton Hostel, Silverton , 2 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mineral Creek - South: Molas Lake Park, Silverton, 1 miles away Silver Summit RV Park And Jeep Rentals, Silverton, 3 miles away Silverton Lakes Campground, Silverton, 3 miles away   Trails Near Mineral Creek - South: Brooklyn Trail, San Juan County , 3 miles away Deer Park Trail, San Juan County , 5 miles away Whitehead Trail, San Juan County , 6 miles away Greyhound Pack Trail, Ouray County , 7 miles away Highline Trail, San Juan County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Mineral Creek - South: Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM , 57 miles away Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 57 miles away   Lakes Near Mineral Creek - South