Colorado whitewater, Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork Gunnison county, Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     11 miles   The nature scenery of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This river system has a few good paddling stretches     and the Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground section is one of them. The starting point is not too far from Edwards, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. There's camping available near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork. This section of Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork in Colorado is 11 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling   rivers. Briefly about the general area: Good hiking is available along the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, and a spree to Gunnison National Forest is a good idea. There's great hiking along the Hammond Trail, and while you're here you will meet lots of folks from nearby Somerset. This is a great river. Going to Paonia State Park in the neighborhood of Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork is a splendid thing to do. Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork is a location that is relatively arid mostly. During August this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork.   Whitewater Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County, 4 miles away       Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Yule Creek, Gunnison County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (10 000' to Marble Quarry) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) Yule Creek, Pitkin County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County, 9 miles away       Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County, 10 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 10 miles away       Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Gunnison River - North Fork, Gunnison County, 10 miles away       Class III - 8.8 miles long (Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset) Slate River, Gunnison County, 11 miles away       Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge)   Ski Areas Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Crested Butte, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 28 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 29 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 29 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 31 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 33 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 61 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Monarch, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Powderhorn, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 4 lifts, 44 runs   Hotels Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Cristiana Guesthaus, Crested Butte , 16 miles away The Ruby Of Crested Butte, Crested Butte , 17 miles away Purple Mountain Bed Breakfas, Crested Butte , 17 miles away The Lodge At Mountaineer Square, Crested Butte , 17 miles away The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel And Suites, Crested Butte , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Lost Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 2 miles away Erickson Springs, Somerset, 4 miles away Horse Ranch Camp, Somerset, 5 miles away   Trails Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison , 4 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison , 9 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison , 12 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison , 12 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 49 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 49 miles away Gunnison National Forest, Colorado , 6 miles away Paonia State Park, Colorado , 10 miles away Crawford State Park, Colorado , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork: Crested Butte Country Club, Crested Butte , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork Geneva Lake, Gunnison , 14 miles away