Utah whitewater - Colorado River, Grand County Grand county, Loma to Westwater section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     27 miles   The Loma to Westwater section of Colorado River in Utah is 27 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Grand Junction, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. A bit of exercise     and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Grand County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: It is very arid here at Colorado River generally; most of the rain falls all through October; February is when it's the driest. During the summer months here at Colorado River, high temperatures commonly reach the 90's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's.   During the winter highs are usually in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Colorado River temperatures fall to the 0's. A river like this is too good to miss. Colorado River is right by the Monument Canyon Trail, and Colorado National Monument is a very great spot to have a look at. If you're here at Colorado River, checking out Pipe Organ is a must, and why not take a refreshing hike along the John Ottos Trail. A cool spot to pop by in the vicinity of Colorado River is Independence Monument, and a wonderful place is Monument Canyon. 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. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Utah Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Colorado River. 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, 3845 vertical feet Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 97 miles away, 2010 vertical feet   Hotels Near Colorado River: Comfort Inn Fruita, Fruita , 3 miles away Fruita Super 8 Motel, Fruita , 3 miles away La Quinta Inn And Suites Fruita, Fruita , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GRAND JUNCTION, Grand Junction , 10 miles away Rodeway Inn Grand Junction, Grand Junction , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Colorado River: Fruita Junction RV Park, Fruita, 3 miles away Monument RV Resort, Fruita, 3 miles away Junction West RV Park, Grand Junction, 5 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