Colorado whitewater, Piney River Eagle county, Piney Crossing to State Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     19 miles   The Piney Crossing to State Bridge section of Piney River in Eagle County is 19 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The nature scenery of Eagle County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The starting point is not too far from Edwards, there's a road map further down     the page with more info on that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Park Range scenery is wonderful. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. The Piney Crossing to State Bridge section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The campgrounds here at Piney River are pretty good. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other   states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. Briefly about the general area: A tremendous place in the neighborhood of Piney River is Cabin Gulch; this is a popular place for folks from Bond. But wait, there's more exciting things to do in the Park Range. There's good hiking along the Cache Creek Access Trail, and do put some time aside to spend at Split Trough Spring if you're here at Piney River. This is such a wonderful river. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Piney River; Red Canyon Stock Driveway is a magnificent local trail. Piney River, Piney Crossing to State Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Piney River.   Whitewater Near Piney River: Piney River, Eagle County, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 19 miles long (Piney Crossing to State Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River Center, Eagle County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rock Creek, Routt County, 6 miles away       Class V+ - 7 miles long (Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry) Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River RUNS, Eagle County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Eagle County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle) Colorado River, Grand County, 14 miles away       Class III - 11.6 miles long (Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio) Whitewater Outfitter - Timberline Tours, Eagle County, 14 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Eagle County, 17 miles away       Class IV - 1 miles long (Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop) Whitewater Outfitter - Lakota River Guides, Eagle County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River Guides, Routt County, 21 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Piney River: Beaver Creek, Colorado , 19 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Vail, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Steamboat, Colorado , 32 miles away, 3668 foot drop, 20 lifts, 143 runs Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 34 miles away, 440 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 38 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 38 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 38 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 39 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 39 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 43 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs   Hotels Near Piney River: The Lodge And Spa At Cordillera, Edwards , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Vail Valley, Eagle , 15 miles away Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Eagle CO, Eagle , 15 miles away BEST WESTERN PLUS Eagle Lodge & Suites, Eagle , 15 miles away Arrowhead Village, Edwards , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Piney River: Kremmling Special Recreation Management Area - Sage Brush Flats, Bond, 1 miles away Kremmling Special Recreation Management Area - Double Pine, Bond, 1 miles away Kremmling Special Recreation Management Area - Windy Point, Bond, 2 miles away   Trails Near Piney River: Cache Creek Access Trail, Eagle , 9 miles away Red Canyon Stock Driveway, Eagle , 11 miles away Tepee Creek Trail, Routt , 12 miles away Morrison Divide Trail, Routt , 13 miles away Rock Creek Trail, Eagle , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Piney River: Sylvan State Park, Colorado , 22 miles away White River National Forest, Colorado , 24 miles away Stagecoach State Park, Colorado , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Piney River: Red Sky Guest, Wolcott , 9 miles away Red Sky Golf Club, Wolcott , 10 miles away Eagle Springs Golf Club, Wolcott , 10 miles away