Colorado whitewater - Slate River, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2 miles   This stretch of Slate River in Gunnison County is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. And of course, there are campgrounds     nearby. The natural beauty of Gunnison County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: You might want to pay a visit to Poverty Gulch since you're here at Slate River, and you can go for a hike on the Trail Riders Trail. Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Slate River get into the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while Slate River night low temperatures through the winter are in the-10's. It is very dried out here at Slate River typically; the month with most of the rain is August; February meanwhile is the driest month.   Slate River, Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 85 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.94336 Longitude: -107.05958 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.91101 Longitude: -107.03165 Paddler input for Slate River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Slate River, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte 5 miles away A stay at The Elk Mountain Lodge is like being a member of the Innkeepers extended family. The recent renovation of this historic miners hotel still leaves the old charm of the turn of the century. Th... Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte 5 miles away The newly renovated ski-in/ski-out Elevation Hotel and Spa combines luxury with contemporary mountain d‚cor to ensure pampering and relaxation. Nestled in the high altitudes of the majestic Colorado R... Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte 5 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel is one of the nicest in the world and our guests continue to tell us so. Built in 1997, the Lodge is a beautiful, modern facility that is spotlessly clean and very comfo...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Slate River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Slate River, 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 Slate River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Slate River.   Whitewater Near Slate River: Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 1 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) East River, Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Yule Creek, Pitkin County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone)   Ski Areas Near Slate River: Crested Butte, Colorado , 6 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 7 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 19 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 22 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 32 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 51 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 54 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 57 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Slate River: Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte , 5 miles away Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte , 5 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte , 5 miles away The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mount Crested Butte , 5 miles away Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Slate River: Avery Peak Campground, Gunnison County, 4 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, 5 miles away Lost Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Slate River: Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 5 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 11 miles away Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Slate River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 40 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 40 miles away   Lakes Near Slate River