Colorado whitewater - Roaring Fork, Pitkin County Pitkin county, Weller Lake to Difficult Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Edwards it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. The Weller Lake to Difficult Campground stretch of Roaring Fork in Colorado     is 3.2 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The Weller Lake to Difficult Campground section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. 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. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: It is very dried out here at Roaring Fork regularly; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For   the duration of the summertime here at Roaring Fork, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and night lows all through the wintertime for Roaring Fork tend to be in the 0's. The snow is great at Snowmass. Roaring Fork, Weller Lake to Difficult Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 3.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.1192 Longitude: -106.7204 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.1421 Longitude: -106.77051 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 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. VillaHotel Bears Creek, Aspen 5 miles away Bear's Creek is a typically picturesque, Aspen mansion. Decorated by Michaels Interior Design, the vast wooden gables, lead-lined windows, rough stone walls and enormous fireplace create a warm, cozy ... Chateau Roaring Fork by ResortQuest, Aspen 6 miles away Nestled up to the banks of the Roaring Fork River, the comfortable and spacious Chateau Roaring Fork by ResortQuest is a perfect retreat. Resort provides great access to downtown Aspen and the Silver ... Chateau Eau Claire by ResortQuest, Aspen 6 miles away There is simply no place quite like Chateau Eau Claire for a winter getaway or a springtime nature retreat. Visitors have many options to fill their days even without leaving the resort by lounging by...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Roaring Fork, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Roaring Fork, 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 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 , 7 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge) Fryingpan River, Eagle County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.7 miles long (Upper) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 14 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge) Lake Creek, Lake County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 9 miles long (Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 18 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Route 82 Bridge) East River, Gunnison County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) -blank-, Eagle County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Taylor Creek to Basalt) Taylor River, Gunnison County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont) Roaring Fork, Eagle County , 22 miles away, Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11)   Ski Areas Near Roaring Fork: Snowmass, Colorado , 3 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 6 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 8 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 9 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 21 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 30 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 33 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 38 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 43 miles away, 2010 vertical feet   Hotels Near Roaring Fork: VillaHotel Bears Creek, Aspen , 5 miles away Chateau Roaring Fork by ResortQuest, Aspen , 6 miles away Chateau Eau Claire by ResortQuest, Aspen , 6 miles away Chateau Roaring Fork and Chateau Eau Claire, Aspen , 6 miles away The Gant, Aspen , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Roaring Fork: Weller Lake Campground, Pitkin County, 2 miles away Aspen Park Campground, Pitkin County, 3 miles away Grottos Campground, Pitkin County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Roaring Fork: Sawyer Lake Trail, Pitkin County , 10 miles away Chapman Trail, Pitkin County , 11 miles away Star Trail, Gunnison County , 12 miles away Last Chance Trail, Eagle County , 16 miles away Matchless Trail, Gunnison County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Roaring Fork: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 38 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 38 miles away   Golf Courses Near Roaring Fork: Aspen Golf Course, Aspen , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Roaring Fork