Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service Ouray county, Colorado whitewater outfitter     Fishing Trips Cimarron River Gunnison River Lake Fork Spring Creek Uncompahgre River Rafts Rentals Whitewater Rafting Trips Kayaks River Guides Class I Rapids Class II Rapids Class III Rapids Corporate Groups Family Rafting Trips The starting location is a reasonable drive from Montrose. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers     here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whitewater paddling here in the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains is a great experience. The natural beauty of Ouray County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have   to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: The great people of Ridgway like to hang out close by, and Telluride is a very popular ski area nearby. So much cool stuff to do in the Uncompahgre Plateau Mountains, not enough time. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at McKean Spring, and a fine spot is Cuddigan Gulch. This is a really good river. Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service is near Ridgway State Park which is a stunning location. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service; Blue Lakes Trail is a great local trail.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service.   Whitewater Near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service: Uncompahgre River, Ouray County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - 2.2 miles long (Ouray to KOA campground) Whitewater Outfitter - Further Adventures, San Miguel County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Waterwolf, San Miguel County, 14 miles away       Whitewater outfitter San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose County, 15 miles away       Class III - 7.3 miles long (Silverpick Road to Fall Creek Road) Cimarron River, Gunnison / Montrose County, 16 miles away       Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) Mineral Creek - South, -blank- County, 19 miles away       Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Above South Mineral Camp Ground) Lime Creek, -blank- County, 20 miles away       Class V+ - -blank- miles long (2nd Gorge) Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata County, 20 miles away       Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) Cimarron River, Montrose County, 21 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River) Gunnison River, Montrose County, 21 miles away       Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail)   Ski Areas Near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service: Telluride, Colorado , 14 miles away, 3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 20 miles away, 400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs Silverton, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Purgatory, Colorado , 29 miles away, 2029 foot drop, 11 lifts, 85 runs Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 51 miles away, 700 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Powderhorn, Colorado , 57 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 4 lifts, 44 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 67 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Crested Butte, Colorado , 68 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 74 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs Wolf Creek, Colorado , 76 miles away, 1604 foot drop, 7 lifts, 77 runs   Hotels Near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service: Black Bear Manor, Ouray , 9 miles away Box Canyon Lodge And Hot Springs, Ouray , 9 miles away Ouray Victorian Inn, Ouray , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray , 9 miles away China Clipper Inn, Ouray , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service: Ridgway State Park - Elk Ridge, Ridgway, 4 miles away Ridgway State Park - Dakota Terraces, Ridgway, 4 miles away Ridgway State Park - Pa-Co-Chu-Puk, Ridgway, 5 miles away   Trails Near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service: Blue Lakes Trail, Ouray , 8 miles away Dallas Trail, Ouray , 9 miles away Weehawken Pack Trail, Ouray , 9 miles away Horsethief Trail, Ouray , 11 miles away Courthouse Trail, Ouray , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service: Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 65 miles away Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO , 65 miles away Ridgway State Park, Colorado , 4 miles away Crawford State Park, Colorado , 31 miles away San Juan National Forest, Colorado , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service: Divide Ranch Golf Club, Ridgway , 0 miles away Fairway Pines Golf Club, Ridgway , 4 miles away Telluride Ski & Golf Club, Telluride , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service Cushman Lake, San Miguel , 17 miles away