Colorado whitewater, Crystal River - South Fork Gunnison county, Schofield Pass to Crystal section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.25 miles   The put-in is not too far from Edwards, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Gunnison County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Schofield Pass to Crystal stretch of Crystal River - South Fork in Colorado is 0.25 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby     but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Schofield Pass to Crystal stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This section is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling   rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: If the weather is magnificent here at Crystal River - South Fork, you can go for a hike along the Trail Riders Trail; of course, A spree to Mud Gulch is always fun. Going for a hike along the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. When you're here at Crystal River - South Fork it's always fun to go to Gunnison National Forest, and Crystal River - South Fork is a location with many visitors from Somerset. Paonia State Park is both great and wonderful, and it's near Crystal River - South Fork. Crystal River - South Fork, Schofield Pass to Crystal 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 - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Crystal River - South Fork: Crystal River, Pitkin/ Gunnison County, 0 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) Yule Creek, Pitkin County, 1 miles away       Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Bible Camp to Crystal River) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Yule Creek, Gunnison County, 4 miles away       Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (10 000' to Marble Quarry) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Crystal River, Pitkin/Gunnison County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 2 miles long (Redstone to Penny Hot Springs) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Pitkin County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 2.1 miles long (Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County, 9 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Crystal River, Pitkin County, 10 miles away       Class III - 4.8 miles long (Avalanche Creek to B.R.Campground)   Ski Areas Near Crystal River - South Fork: Crested Butte, Colorado , 18 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 20 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 24 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 24 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 28 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 54 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 63 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Vail, Colorado , 64 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs   Marinas Near Crystal River - South Fork: Roaring Fork Marina, Carbondale , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Crystal River - South Fork: Timberline Condominiums, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away Cristiana Guesthaus, Crested Butte , 18 miles away Wildwood Snowmass Hotel, Snowmass Village , 18 miles away Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Crested Butte , 18 miles away The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel And Suites, Crested Butte , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Crystal River - South Fork: Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 0 miles away Bogan Flats Group, Somerset, 5 miles away Bogan Flats, Somerset, 5 miles away   Trails Near Crystal River - South Fork: Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison , 6 miles away Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison , 15 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison , 16 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison , 18 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Crystal River - South Fork: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 52 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 52 miles away Paonia State Park, Colorado , 13 miles away Gunnison National Forest, Colorado , 15 miles away Crawford State Park, Colorado , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Crystal River - South Fork: River Valley Ranch Golf Club, Carbondale , 17 miles away Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf Course, Carbondale , 18 miles away Roaring Fork Club, Basalt , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Crystal River - South Fork Geneva Lake, Gunnison , 8 miles away