Colorado whitewater - Yule Creek, Pitkin County Pitkin county, Bible Camp to Crystal River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     1.3 miles   The beautiful scenery of Pitkin County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you     want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. Yule Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Bible Camp to Crystal River section is the only one. This section of Yule Creek in Pitkin County is 1.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. Briefly about the general area: Yule Creek is frequently a pretty dehydrated spot; August is when you get the most rain here; February is the month with the least moisture. While staying at Yule Creek you could always look at Mud Gulch. For the duration of the summer highs here at Yule Creek reach the 70's with night lows in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights at Yule Creek are in the-10's.   Yule Creek, Bible Camp to Crystal River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 1.3 miles Average Gradient: 646 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.06724 Longitude: -107.17838 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.05434 Longitude: -107.17415 Paddler input for Yule Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Yule Creek, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte 16 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... Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte 17 miles away Perched high on a ridge across from Crested Butte Mountain base area, these professionally managed townhomes offer the convenience and comfort of home to discerning travelers. The townhomes at Eagle's... The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel & Suites, Crested Butte 17 miles away A warm and cozy Colorado ski lodge nestled in the high altitudes of the majestic Colorado Rockies and surrounded by over three million acres of wilderness and National Forest, The Grand Lodge is renow...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Yule Creek, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Yule Creek, 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 Yule Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Yule Creek.   Whitewater Near Yule Creek: Crystal River, Gunnison County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Crystal River, Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Crystal River, Pitkin County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek) Slate River, Gunnison County , 12 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground)   Ski Areas Near Yule Creek: Crested Butte, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2775 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 19 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 21 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 23 miles away, 3635 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 23 miles away, 2030 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3267 vertical feet Snowmass, Colorado , 27 miles away, 4406 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 54 miles away, 3340 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 63 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 64 miles away, 3450 vertical feet   Hotels Near Yule Creek: Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte , 16 miles away Eagle's Nest, Mount Crested Butte , 17 miles away The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel & Suites, Crested Butte , 17 miles away Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Mount Crested Butte , 17 miles away Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Yule Creek: Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 1 miles away Osgood Campground, Pitkin County, 9 miles away Avalanche Campground, Pitkin County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Yule Creek: Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County , 6 miles away Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County , 14 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison County , 16 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County , 18 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Yule Creek: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 51 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 51 miles away   Lakes Near Yule Creek