Colorado whitewater - Taylor River, Gunnison County Gunnison county, Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     18 miles   The Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont section of Taylor River in Gunnison County is 18 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This is the only paddling stretch along Taylor River. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. The nature scenery of Gunnison County and the water flowing     gracefully down Taylor River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: All through the days of summer, highs typically are in the 70's at Taylor River. Summer night lows dip down to the 30's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Taylor River temperatures fall to the-10's. There's brilliant hiking along the Onemile Cattle   Trail, and a great site to stop at is Big Gulch. At Taylor River you don’t see much rain; December is the wettest month with most snow, and the driest month of the year is June. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Taylor River; Summerville Trail is a great local trail. Taylor River, Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 18 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.81859 Longitude: -106.60591 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.6561 Longitude: -106.8538 Paddler input for Taylor River, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Taylor River, Colorado Local climate location: CRESTED BUTTE 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen 16 miles away The Alpenblick Townhomes by Aspen Lodging Company have the best location in town! Beautifully furnished, these spacious townhomes have all the amenities of home. Full kitchen, television and VCR, with... Comfort Inn Gunnison, Gunnison 17 miles away Nestled in a lush valley surrounded by majestic peaks, outdoor paradise, skiing, hiking, boating, and sightseeing. Walking distance to Walmart, restaurants and much more.... Super 8 Gunnison/Crested Butte Area, Gunnison 17 miles away The Super 8 of Gunnison welcomes you to South-Central Colorado home of Western States College. The Super 8 is conveniently located on U.S. Highway 50 on the East side of town. We are minuets from Cres...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Taylor River, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Taylor 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 Taylor River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Taylor River.   Whitewater Near Taylor River: Gunnison River, Gunnison County , 17 miles away, Class II - 18 miles long (Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir) East River, Gunnison County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 3.2 miles long (Weller Lake to Difficult Campground) Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County , 23 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) Slate River, Gunnison County , 24 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Lake Creek, Lake County , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 9 miles long (Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 26 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Aspen Music School to Slaughterhouse Bridge) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 26 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Clear Creek, Chaffee County , 28 miles away, Class V - 3.3 miles long (to Arkansas River) Roaring Fork, Pitkin County , 28 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Aspen to Upper Woody Creek Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Taylor River: Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 23 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 27 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 30 miles away, 1162 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 45 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 49 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 55 miles away, 3450 vertical feet   Hotels Near Taylor River: The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen , 16 miles away Comfort Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 17 miles away Super 8 Gunnison/Crested Butte Area, Gunnison , 17 miles away Quality Inn Gunnison, Gunnison , 17 miles away Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Taylor River: North Bank Campground, Gunnison County, 2 miles away Onemile Campground, Gunnison County, 2 miles away Taylor Canyon Campground, Gunnison County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Taylor River: Onemile Cattle Trail, Gunnison County , 4 miles away Summerville Trail, Gunnison County , 6 miles away Fossil Ridge Trail, Gunnison County , 7 miles away Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison County , 8 miles away Matchless Trail, Gunnison County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Taylor River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 18 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 18 miles away