Colorado whitewater - Roaring Fork, Pitkin County Pitkin county, Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     4.5 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Colorado you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section of Roaring Fork in Colorado is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Edwards, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby     campground. The nature scenery of Pitkin County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: A great location in close proximity to Roaring Fork is Trentaz Gulch, and Buttermilk is a very popular ski area in the vicinity. Roaring Fork gets very little precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily April, that's the one that rains the most while June is the   month with the least amount of precipitation. During the summertime months highs here at Roaring Fork get into the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's while Roaring Fork overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's. Roaring Fork, Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.21063 Longitude: -106.83983 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.25858 Longitude: -106.88275 Paddler input for Roaring Fork, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Roaring Fork, Colorado Local climate location: EAGLE FAA AP 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 Roaring Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Roaring Fork.   Whitewater Near Roaring Fork: Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 3 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 4 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 8 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Route 82 Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 3.2 miles long (Weller Lake to Difficult Campground) -blank-, Eagle County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Taylor Creek to Basalt) Roaring Fork, Eagle County , 13 miles away, Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11) Fryingpan River, Eagle County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.7 miles long (Upper) East River, Gunnison County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge)   Ski Areas Near Roaring Fork: Buttermilk, Colorado , 2 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 3 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 4 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 6 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 19 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 21 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 31 miles away, 4040 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 34 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 39 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 40 miles away, 3450 vertical feet   Hotels Near Roaring Fork: Inn At Aspen, Aspen , 1 miles away Snowmass Lodging Company, Snowmass Village , 2 miles away The Crestwood Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 2 miles away Boomerang Lodge, Aspen , 3 miles away l' Auberge D' Aspen, Aspen , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Roaring Fork: Maroon Creek Campground 1, Pitkin County, 4 miles away Maroon Creek Campground 2, Pitkin County, 5 miles away Maroon Creek Campground 3, Pitkin County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Roaring Fork: Sawyer Lake Trail, Pitkin County , 15 miles away Chapman Trail, Pitkin County , 15 miles away Antone Trail, Eagle County , 16 miles away Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 16 miles away Blue Creek Trail, Eagle County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Roaring Fork: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 45 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 45 miles away   Golf Courses Near Roaring Fork: Aspen Golf Course, Aspen , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Roaring Fork