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Colorado whitewater - Roaring Fork, Pitkin County
Pitkin
county,
Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV+ 2 miles
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The beautiful scenery of Pitkin County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Edwards, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse |
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Bridge section of Roaring Fork in Pitkin County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV+ section. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons
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Briefly about the general area:
A perfect location next to Roaring Fork is Slaughterhouse Gulch; the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Aspen Mountain. During the warmest time of the year highs here at Roaring Fork reach the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights | |
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at Roaring Fork are in the 0's.
Roaring Fork is a location that is rather arid usually; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture.
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Roaring Fork, Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV+
Length:
2
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.19409
Longitude: -106.81681
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.21039
Longitude: -106.8388
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Paddler input for Roaring Fork, Colorado:
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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.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Roaring Fork. |
| | Whitewater Near Roaring Fork:
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin
County
, 7 miles away, Class V+ - 3.2 miles long (Weller Lake to Difficult Campground) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge) |
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Roaring Fork, Pitkin
County
, 11 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Route 82 Bridge) |
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Fryingpan River, Eagle
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.7 miles long (Upper) |
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-blank-, Eagle
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Taylor Creek to Basalt) |
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Roaring Fork, Eagle
County
, 16 miles away, Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11) |
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East River, Gunnison
County
, 17 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) |
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Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison
County
, 20 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) |
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Slate River, Gunnison
County
, 21 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Roaring Fork:
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 1 miles away, 3267 vertical feet |
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 2 miles away, 2030 vertical feet |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 2 miles away, 3635 vertical feet |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 4 miles away, 4406 vertical feet |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 19 miles away, 2775 vertical feet |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 20 miles away, 2100 vertical feet |
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Beaver Creek, Colorado
, 30 miles away, 3340 vertical feet |
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Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
, 37 miles away, 2010 vertical feet |
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Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 37 miles away, 1200 vertical feet |
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Vail, Colorado
, 39 miles away, 3450 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Roaring Fork:
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l' Auberge D' Aspen, Aspen
, 1 miles away |
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Aspen Mountain Lodge, Aspen
, 1 miles away |
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The Annabelle Inn, Aspen
, 1 miles away |
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St. Moritz Lodge, Aspen
, 1 miles away |
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Hotel Aspen, Aspen
, 1 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Roaring Fork:
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Sawyer Lake Trail, Pitkin County
, 13 miles away |
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Chapman Trail, Pitkin County
, 14 miles away |
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Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County
, 16 miles away |
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Antone Trail, Eagle County
, 17 miles away |
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Last Chance Trail, Eagle County
, 17 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Roaring Fork:
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Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO
, 43 miles away |
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Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO
, 43 miles away |
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