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 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, 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