Colorado whitewater - Piney River, Park Range, Eagle County

Eagle county, Piney Crossing to State Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     19 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Edwards, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Eagle County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Park Range scenery is wonderful. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up
    sleeping in your car. Piney River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Piney Crossing to State Bridge section is the only one. The Piney Crossing to State Bridge stretch of Piney River is 19 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summer at Piney River highs are usually in the 70's with nighttime lows
 
in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Piney River are in the 0's. You definitely must adore the Park Range. Put some time aside to spend at Split Trough Spring since you're here at Piney River.
Kayser Spring is a magnificent local attraction; Cabin Gulch is a fine location to stop by. Piney River is generally a pretty arid spot; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.

Piney River, Piney Crossing to State Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 19 miles
Average Gradient: 129 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.9029
Longitude: -106.71801

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.8566
Longitude: -106.6486

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Current weather conditions at Piney River, Park Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: YAMPA 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera, Edwards
13 miles away
The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera,is an intimate hideaway combining casual elegance with rustic Rocky Mountain splendor. Set high atop a privately owned mountain, this AAA Four-Diamond Award-winning cha...

Inn And Suites At Riverwalk, Edwards
14 miles away
The Inn and Suites at Riverwalk is nestled in the Vail Valley along the banks of the Eagle River in the Victorian Village of Edwards, CO. Ski Magazine, July 2003 voted Edwards number 4 In Family style...

SilverLeaf Suites of Eagle, Eagle
15 miles away
The SilverLeaf Suites of Eagle, Colorado is located in the beautiful Vail Valley. This area of Colorado features breathtaking scenery and pleasant climate while offering exciting winter activities and...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Piney River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Piney River.
 Whitewater Near Piney River:
Rock Creek, Routt County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 7 miles long (Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry)
Colorado River, Grand County , 11 miles away, Class III - 11.6 miles long (Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle)
Colorado River, Grand County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Gore Canyon)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 18 miles away, Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards)
Blue River, Summit/ Grand County , 24 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road)
Gore Creek, Eagle County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River)
Cross Creek, Eagle County , 25 miles away, Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd)
Sweetwater Creek, Eagle County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp)
 Ski Areas Near Piney River:
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 19 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 32 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 34 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 38 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 38 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 38 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 39 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 43 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Piney River:
The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera, Edwards , 13 miles away
Inn And Suites At Riverwalk, Edwards , 14 miles away
SilverLeaf Suites of Eagle, Eagle , 15 miles away
Best Western Eagle Lodge, Eagle , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn Eagle, Eagle , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Piney River:
Shoe and Stocking Campground, Routt County, 9 miles away
Rock Creek Campground, Routt County, 10 miles away
Toponas Creek Campground, Routt County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Piney River:
Cache Creek Access Trail, Eagle County , 9 miles away
Red Canyon Stock Driveway, Eagle County , 11 miles away
Tepee Creek Trail, Routt County , 12 miles away
Morrison Divide Trail, Routt County , 13 miles away
Rock Creek Trail, Eagle County , 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Piney River

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