Colorado whitewater, Colorado River Grand county, Gore Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     9.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The put-in location is a short drive from Edwards, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Gore Canyon section of Colorado River in Colorado is 9.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American     Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. When you're paddling down a Park Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. 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: Near Colorado River you hit upon great spots like Beaver Dam Gulch; you can go for a hike on the Sheep Drive Trail. Yeah, come up here to the Park Range for a fine time. You'll meet a lot of folks from Silverthorne here, and magnificent hiking is available along the Eaglesmere Trail. This is a really good river. Colorado River is a location that is relatively dry commonly. The wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February. Colorado River, Gore Canyon 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 Colorado River.   Whitewater Near Colorado River: Colorado River, Grand County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V - 9.5 miles long (Gore Canyon) Colorado River, Grand County, 4 miles away       Class III - 11.6 miles long (Pumphouse campground to Rancho Del Rio) Whitewater Outfitter - Arkansas Valley Adventures, Grand County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River RUNS, Eagle County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Blue River, Summit/ Grand County, 11 miles away       Class III - 3.8 miles long (Green Mountain Reservoir to Spring Creek Road) Whitewater Outfitter - Colorado River Center, Eagle County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Chaffee County, 16 miles away       Class IV - 5 miles long (Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch) Rock Creek, Routt County, 18 miles away       Class V+ - 7 miles long (Shoe and Stocking Creek Trailhead to Bridge below Quarry) Piney River, Eagle County, 20 miles away       Class V+ - 19 miles long (Piney Crossing to State Bridge) Eagle River, Eagle County, 21 miles away       Class IV - 1 miles long (Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop)   Ski Areas Near Colorado River: Vail, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 23 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Steamboat, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3668 foot drop, 20 lifts, 143 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Howelsen Hill, Colorado , 36 miles away, 440 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 36 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 38 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 40 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Keystone, Colorado , 41 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Loveland, Colorado , 42 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs   Marinas Near Colorado River: Heeney Marina, Silverthorne , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Colorado River: Allington Inn And Suites, Kremmling , 4 miles away Super 8 Kremmling, Kremmling , 5 miles away Homestake Condominiums, Vail , 20 miles away Destination Resorts Vail, Vail , 20 miles away The Ritz Carlton Club, Vail, Vail , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near Colorado River: Kremmling Special Recreation Management Area - Ueberfluss, Silverthorne, 5 miles away Pumphouse, Silverthorne, 5 miles away Wolford Campground, Kremmling, 6 miles away   Trails Near Colorado River: Sheep Drive Trail, Eagle , 8 miles away Eaglesmere Trail, Summit , 12 miles away Piney Lake Trail, Eagle , 13 miles away Midway Trail, Grand , 13 miles away Surprise Trail, Summit , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Colorado River: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 67 miles away Arapaho National Forest, Colorado , 29 miles away Stagecoach State Park, Colorado , 31 miles away White River National Forest, Colorado , 32 miles away   Lakes Near Colorado River Matheson Reservoir, Grand , 18 miles away Upper Piney Lake, Eagle , 19 miles away