Colorado whitewater, Crystal River Gunnison county, Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     1.8 miles   If you're coming from Edwards it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good places     for that around here. This stretch of Crystal River is 1.8 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. 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. The nature scenery of Gunnison County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake stretch is just one of them. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a pretty short section so   better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: Crystal River is in close proximity to Mud Gulch which is unquestionably worth checking out. A tour to Paonia State Park when you're here at Crystal River is a great idea, and don't leave Crystal River without first going for a hike along the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway. A river like this is too good to miss. Good hiking is available along the Trail Riders Trail. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Crystal River. For the period of the moonlight hours it's regularly in the 40's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Crystal River drop into the-10's. Crystal River, Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake 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 Crystal River.   Whitewater Near Crystal River: Yule Creek, Pitkin County, 1 miles away       Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River - South Fork, Gunnison County, 1 miles away       Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Schofield Pass to Crystal) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 2 miles away       Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) Yule Creek, Gunnison County, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (10 000' to Marble Quarry) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County, 6 miles away       Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County, 8 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Crystal River, Pitkin County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek)   Ski Areas Near Crystal River: 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 , 21 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 22 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 23 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 27 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 53 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 62 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Vail, Colorado , 63 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs   Marinas Near Crystal River: Roaring Fork Marina, Carbondale , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Crystal River: Cristiana Guesthaus, Crested Butte , 16 miles away Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Crested Butte , 16 miles away Timberline Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 16 miles away The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel And Suites, Crested Butte , 16 miles away The Lodge At Mountaineer Square, Crested Butte , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Crystal River: Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 2 miles away Bogan Flats Group, Somerset, 6 miles away Geneva Lake, Snowmass Village, 6 miles away   Trails Near Crystal River: Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison , 7 miles away Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison , 13 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison , 17 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison , 18 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Crystal River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 51 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 51 miles away Paonia State Park, Colorado , 14 miles away Gunnison National Forest, Colorado , 15 miles away Crawford State Park, Colorado , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Crystal River: River Valley Ranch Golf Club, Carbondale , 18 miles away Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf Course, Carbondale , 18 miles away Roaring Fork Club, Basalt , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Crystal River Geneva Lake, Gunnison , 6 miles away