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Colorado whitewater - Yampa River, Moffat County
Moffat
county,
85 Road to Deer Lodge Park Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV(V) 4.8 miles
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This section of Yampa River is 4.8 miles long and is a class IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Colorado and the water flowing gracefully down Yampa River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. On |
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this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The 85 Road to Deer Lodge Park Road stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good rivers for that around
| 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. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Yampa River during the warm days of summer are in the 80's, and the overnight is somewhat chillier of course, generally in the 40's. Highs throughout the wintertime are typically in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Yampa River dip | |
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into the 0's. Yampa River gets very little rainfall; the wettest month of the year is commonly October, that's the one that rains the most while January is typically the driest month.
Horse Gulch is close to Yampa River and is certainly a magnificent place to check out.
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Yampa River, 85 Road to Deer Lodge Park Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
IV(V)
Length:
4.8
miles
Average Gradient: 59 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.51722
Longitude: -108.29278
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.44972
Longitude: -108.5375
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Paddler input for Yampa River, Colorado:
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Outdoors Recreation Near Grand Junction, Colorado
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Grand Junction, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Yampa River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Yampa River. |
| | Whitewater Near Yampa River:
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Yampa River, Moffat
County
, 26 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 71 miles long (Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground) |
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White River, Rio Blanco
County
, 30 miles away, Class I-II - 80 miles long (North-South Fork confluence to Green River) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Yampa River:
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Powderhorn, Colorado
, 77 miles away, 1650 vertical feet |
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Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
, 94 miles away, 2010 vertical feet |
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Howelsen Hill, Colorado
, 109 miles away, 440 vertical feet |
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Steamboat, Colorado
, 111 miles away, 3668 vertical feet |
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Buttermilk, Colorado
, 127 miles away, 2030 vertical feet |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 128 miles away, 3635 vertical feet |
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Aspen Mountain, Colorado
, 130 miles away, 3267 vertical feet |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 130 miles away, 3062 vertical feet |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 132 miles away, 2100 vertical feet |
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Snowmass, Colorado
, 132 miles away, 4406 vertical feet |
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