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Colorado whitewater, Rock Creek
Routt
county,
Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 7 miles
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The Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry stretch of Rock Creek in Routt County is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The scenic beauty of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. 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. 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 pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip.
| Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river | |
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tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners.
Briefly about the general area: The smiling folks of Bond like to hang
out nearby, and you can have a good hiking adventure along the Morrison Divide Trail. That right there is lots of enjoyable things already but it goes on, the Park Range has it all. Take a hike on the Tepee Creek Trail.
At Rock Creek during the months of summer highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Rock Creek are in the 0's.
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Rock Creek, Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Rock Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Rock Creek:
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Rock Creek, Routt County, 3 miles away Class V+ - 7 miles long (Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry) |
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Piney River, Eagle County, 7 miles away Class V+ - 19 miles long (Piney Crossing to State Bridge) |
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Colorado River, Grand County, 12 miles away Class III - 11.6 miles long (Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio) |
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Colorado River, Grand County, 19 miles away Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Gore Canyon) |
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Eagle River, Eagle County, 20 miles away Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle) |
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| Ski Areas Near Rock Creek:
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Beaver Creek, Colorado
, 24 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs |
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Steamboat, Colorado
, 25 miles away, 3668 foot drop, 20 lifts, 143 runs |
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Howelsen Hill, Colorado
, 27 miles away, 440 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs |
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Vail, Colorado
, 29 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs |
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Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 43 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs |
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 45 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs |
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 45 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 46 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 46 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs |
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
, 46 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs |
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| Hotels Near Rock Creek:
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Oak Tree Inn Yampa, Yampa
, 18 miles away |
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Allington Inn And Suites, Kremmling
, 19 miles away |
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Super 8 Kremmling, Kremmling
, 20 miles away |
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The Lodge And Spa At Cordillera, Edwards
, 20 miles away |
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Inn And Suites At Riverwalk, Edwards
, 21 miles away |
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| Trails Near Rock Creek:
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Tepee Creek Trail, Routt
, 5 miles away |
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Morrison Divide Trail, Routt
, 6 miles away |
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Midway Trail, Grand
, 7 miles away |
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Muddy Slide Trail, Routt
, 8 miles away |
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Service Creek Trail, Routt
, 14 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Rock Creek:
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Stagecoach State Park, Colorado
, 19 miles away |
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Sylvan State Park, Colorado
, 29 miles away |
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White River National Forest, Colorado
, 31 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Rock Creek:
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Red Sky Guest, Wolcott
, 17 miles away |
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Eagle Springs Golf Club, Wolcott
, 17 miles away |
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Red Sky Golf Club, Wolcott
, 17 miles away |
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