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

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Current weather conditions at Colorado River, Utah
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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...

Fruita Super 8 Motel, Fruita
3 miles away
Welcome to the Super 8 Fruita, CO. The AAA 2 Diamond approved motel is easily accessible from Interstate 70 East & West. PLEASE NOTE: A CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED TO RENT GUESTROOM. The Super 8 offers ...

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 access in every roo...



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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 Colorado River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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