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. 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.... Camels Garden, Telluride 10 miles away Tellurides finest property, unequaled service and amenities truley make the Camel's Garden the place to stay in Telluride.... Hotel Columbia, Telluride 10 miles away Telluride is situated at the end of a magical box canyon, located high in the San Juan Mountains. The newly remodeled Hotel Columbia is the perfect home base for your winter ski vacation, family retre...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Mineral Creek - South, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Mineral Creek - South, 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 Durango, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Durango, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Mineral Creek - South. 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: Ice House Lodge, Telluride , 10 miles away Camels Garden, Telluride , 10 miles away Hotel Columbia, Telluride , 10 miles away The San Sophia Inn And Condominiums, Telluride , 10 miles away The Victorian Inn, Telluride , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mineral Creek - South: Molas Lake Park, Silverton, 1 miles away Red Mountain Motel and RV Park, Silverton, 2 miles away Silver Summit RV Park And Jeep Rentals, 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