Colorado whitewater - Tenmile Creek, unknown County
Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-V 4.2 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir section of Tenmile Creek is 4.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Silverthorne it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.
Tenmile Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir stretch is the only one. The campgrounds here at Tenmile Creek are pretty good. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for
lots of people. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile.
Briefly about the general area: Tenmile Creek gets very little rainfall; most of the rain falls throughout July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. You are right next door to Frisco Bay since you're here at Tenmile Creek; why not take a refreshing hike along the Miners Creek Trail. This is a
really good river. Throughout the summer months here at Tenmile Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows through the winter
for Tenmile Creek tend to be in the 0's. A day on the slopes of Copper Mountain is just what you need, and Tenmile Creek is right by the Lily Pad Lake Trail.
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