Colorado whitewater - Sweetwater Creek, Eagle County

Eagle county, Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     4.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp section is the only paddling section along Sweetwater Creek. This stretch of Sweetwater Creek in Colorado is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you
    are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers
here are not suitable for beginners. The campgrounds here at Sweetwater Creek are pretty good. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Sweetwater Creek during the summertime are in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are mostly in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Sweetwater Creek are in the 0's.
Sweetwater Creek is a location that is relatively dehydrated mostly; March is the wettest month
 
with most rain; the driest month of the year is June. You should unquestionably have a look at Hells Gate while you're here at Sweetwater Creek, and obviously, A visit to Lucky Gulch is always fun.

Sweetwater Creek, Pine Valley Ranch to Anderson Camp road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 4.5 miles
Average Gradient: 118 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.755
Longitude: -107.10061

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.72209
Longitude: -107.04011

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Current weather conditions at Sweetwater Creek, Colorado
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Local climate location: GLENWOOD SPRINGS 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Eagle, Co, Eagle
17 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel in Eagle, CO offers free wireless high-speed Internet, free local calls and complimentary hot breakfast. We are located in the heart of Eagle County minutes away from dow...

Americinn - Eagle, Co, Eagle
17 miles away
AmericInn Eagle, offering complimentary high speed internet in all rooms, is located off I-70 C Exit 147, just 25 miles from the Vail-Beaver Creek Ski Area, and only 5 mintues from most major hubs. Ea...

Comfort Inn Eagle, Eagle
17 miles away
The Comfort Inn Vail Valley is located between Glenwood Springs and Vail. Just minutes from skiing, golfing, fishing, rafting, and many other activities. Comfort Inn offers a free shuttle to and from ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sweetwater Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sweetwater Creek:
Grizzly Creek, Garfield County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (1 mile up trail to Grizzly Creek Rest Area)
Colorado River, Grand County , 17 miles away, Class III - 11.6 miles long (Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio)
-blank-, Eagle County , 20 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Taylor Creek to Basalt)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin/Garfield County , 20 miles away, Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Black Bridge to Veltus Park)
Roaring Fork, Eagle County , 21 miles away, Class III+ - 4.4 miles long (Seven Castles to Basalt 7-11)
Colorado River, Garfield County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3.8 miles long (Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek)
Colorado River, garfield County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 to Grizzly Creek Exit 121)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 23 miles away, Class III - 6.2 miles long (Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Route 82 Bridge)
Eagle River, Eagle County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 27 miles away, Class III - 3.8 miles long (Upper Woody Creek Bridge to Lower Woody Creek Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Sweetwater Creek:
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 26 miles away, 2010 vertical feet
Buttermilk, Colorado , 32 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3635 vertical feet
Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3267 vertical feet
Snowmass, Colorado , 36 miles away, 4406 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 39 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 43 miles away, 440 vertical feet
Crested Butte, Colorado , 45 miles away, 3062 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 47 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sweetwater Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Eagle, Co, Eagle , 17 miles away
Americinn - Eagle, Co, Eagle , 17 miles away
Comfort Inn Eagle, Eagle , 17 miles away
Best Western Eagle Lodge, Eagle , 17 miles away
SilverLeaf Suites of Eagle, Eagle , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sweetwater Creek:
Sweetwater Lake Campground, Garfield County, 7 miles away
Coffee Pot Spring Campground, Garfield County, 10 miles away
Gypsum Creek Campground, Eagle County, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Sweetwater Creek:
High Trail, Eagle County , 8 miles away
South Derby Trail, Eagle County , 9 miles away
Ute Trail, Larimer County , 16 miles away
Blue Creek Trail, Eagle County , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Sweetwater Creek

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