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

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Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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OUTDOORS
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

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