Colorado whitewater - Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County
Gunnison
county,
Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 1 miles
I understqand there is a great campground in Crested Butte called ''Oh Be Joyful''. Do you know where that is and who to contact? Thanks. Says Bev
The Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds section of Oh Be Joyful Creek in Colorado is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Colorado you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. There are no other stretches to paddle
along Oh Be Joyful Creek than the Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds stretch. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good
walking shoes. There's camping available near Oh Be Joyful Creek. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Gunnison County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle.
Briefly about the general area: A tremendous place near Oh Be Joyful Creek is Gunsight Pass, and the Trail Riders Trail is a great hiking trail close by. Around Oh Be Joyful Creek you don’t get
a lot of rainfall; most of the rain falls through August, and February on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Oh Be Joyful Creek through the long summer days are in the 70's while overnight lows are frequently in the 40's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's while Oh Be Joyful Creek night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the-10's.
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