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 wonderful Eagle County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Piney Crossing to State Bridge section of Piney River in Eagle County is 19 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Piney River than the Piney Crossing to State Bridge stretch.     Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Park Range scenery is wonderful. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Edwards, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 70's to Piney River, and the night is a tad cooler of course, ordinarily in the 40's. The winter   brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Piney River are in the 0's. A short tour to Split Trough Spring is always worthwhile; Cabin Gulch is undeniably a brilliant place to take a look at. So many cool things to do here in the Park Range, too brilliant to be true. A visit to Piney River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Kayser Spring. Piney River gets very little rainfall; July is the month that gets the 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 Paddler input for Piney River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Piney River, Park Range, Colorado 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...   Park Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Park Range. Park Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Park Range. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Piney River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Piney River, 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 Edwards, Colorado 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.       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, 3340 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 Vail Valley, 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