Utah whitewater - Colorado River, Grand County Grand county, Loma to Westwater section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     27 miles   The wonderful Grand County scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not     pack your camping stuff too. There's camping available near Colorado River. The Loma to Westwater section of Colorado River in Utah is 27 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Grand Junction, as you can see on the road map further down. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Loma to Westwater stretch is one of them. Briefly about the general area: If you're here at Colorado River, checking out Pipe Organ is a must, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Colorado River; John Ottos Trail is a delightful local trail. If you want to stop by some attention-grabbing stuff, stop by Independence Monument; why not take a refreshing hike along the Monument Canyon Trail. High temperatures at Colorado River   during the summer are in the 90's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's while Colorado River nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's. Colorado River gets very little precipitation; October is when you get the most rain here, and February on the other hand is the driest. This is such a great river. The views at Colorado National Monument will blow your mind; you might also want to pay a visit to Monument Canyon if you're here at Colorado River. Colorado River, Loma to Westwater road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 27 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.11944 Longitude: -108.33028 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.08083 Longitude: -109.11612 Paddler input for Colorado River, Utah: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Colorado River, Utah Local climate location: FRUITA 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Fruita, Fruita 3 miles away Welcome to the Comfort Inn in Fruita, CO located west of Grand Junction near the Colorado National Monument. The Comfort Inn is just minutes from local attractions and shopping. Our beautifully appoin... La Quinta Inn And Suites Fruita, Fruita 3 miles away Beautifully appointed and conveniently located to countless attractions, the La Quinta Inn and Suites in Fruita, Colorado has everything to offer including free high speed internet in every room, Jacu... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Junction, Co, Grand Junction 10 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is Grand Junction's newest hotel offering free continental breakfast, free local pone calls, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, and high speed internet access...   All Utah Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Utah. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Colorado River.   Whitewater Near Colorado River: Kannah Creek, Mesa County , 22 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Route 50 to Route 141) Colorado River, Mesa / Green County , 23 miles away, Class II - 25 miles long (Loma launch to Westwater launch)   Ski Areas Near Colorado River: Powderhorn, Colorado , 40 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Telluride, Colorado , 87 miles away, 3530 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 97 miles away, 2010 vertical feet Durango, Colorado , 101 miles away, 2029 vertical feet Silverton, Colorado , 101 miles away, 3000 vertical feet Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 101 miles away, 400 vertical feet Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 107 miles away, 700 vertical feet Crested Butte, Colorado , 122 miles away, 3062 vertical feet Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 123 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Buttermilk, Colorado , 129 miles away, 2030 vertical feet   Hotels Near Colorado River: Comfort Inn Fruita, Fruita , 3 miles away La Quinta Inn And Suites Fruita, Fruita , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Junction, Co, Grand Junction , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Grand Junction, Co, Grand Junction , 11 miles away Mesa Inn Grand Junction, Co, Grand Junction , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Colorado River: Fruita Junction RV Park, Fruita, 3 miles away Junction West RV Park, Grand Junction, 5 miles away Mobile City RV Park, Grand Junction, 7 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River: John Ottos Trail, Mesa County , 0 miles away Monument Canyon Trail, Mesa County , 1 miles away Black Ridge Trail, Mesa County , 2 miles away Liberty Cap Trail, Mesa County , 3 miles away Ute Canal Trail, Mesa County , 4 miles away   National Parks Near Colorado River: Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO , 4 miles away Arches National Park, Moab - UT , 63 miles away   Golf Courses Near Colorado River: Adobe Creek National Golf Course, Fruita , 2 miles away Tiara RADO Golf Course, Grand Junction , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Colorado River