Colorado whitewater, East River Gunnison county, Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     0.75 miles   If you're coming from Edwards it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wonderful     Colorado scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. There's camping available near East River. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This stretch of East River in Colorado is 0.75 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. Briefly about the general area: There are great places to explore along the Trail Riders Trail, and at East River you   always meet someone from Crested Butte. Go for a hike on the Granite Basin Trail, and a spree to Judd Falls will fill your soul with tremendous feelings. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Crested Butte is a splendid local ski area. East River is usually a quite dehydrated location. The wettest month of the year is commonly August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is February. Summertime highs at East River mostly tend to be in the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and night lows at East River through the winter commonly fall into the-10's. East River, Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls 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 East River.   Whitewater Near East River: East River, Gunnison County, 1 miles away       Class IV - 0.75 miles long (Gothic Bridge to above Stupid Falls) Oh Be Joyful Creek, Gunnison County, 5 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds) Slate River, Gunnison County, 5 miles away       Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Daisy Creek, Gunnison County, 7 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Crystal River - North Fork, Gunnison County, 10 miles away       Class V+ - 0.65 miles long (to scree slope) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge) Yule Creek, Gunnison County, 12 miles away       Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (10 000' to Marble Quarry) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison County, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground) Whitewater Outfitter - Blazing Adventures, Pitkin County, 14 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near East River: Crested Butte, Colorado , 3 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 5 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 3 lifts, 15 runs Aspen Highlands, Colorado , 15 miles away, 3635 foot drop, 4 lifts, 131 runs Buttermilk, Colorado , 16 miles away, 2030 foot drop, 7 lifts, 41 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 17 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 18 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Sunlight Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 48 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Monarch, Colorado , 51 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 52 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs   Hotels Near East River: Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Crested Butte , 3 miles away The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel And Suites, Crested Butte , 3 miles away The Lodge At Mountaineer Square, Crested Butte , 3 miles away Elevation Hotel And Spa, Crested Butte , 3 miles away Crested Butte Mt R, Crested Butte , 3 miles away   Campgrounds Near East River: Avery Peak Campground, Gunnison County, 2 miles away Gothic, Crested Butte, 2 miles away Oh-Be-Joyful, Crested Butte, 4 miles away   Trails Near East River: Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison , 2 miles away Granite Basin Trail, Gunnison , 13 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison , 14 miles away Mill-Castle Trail, Gunnison , 17 miles away Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near East River: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 37 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 37 miles away Gunnison National Forest, Colorado , 21 miles away Paonia State Park, Colorado , 25 miles away Sylvan State Park, Colorado , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near East River: Crested Butte Country Club, Crested Butte , 5 miles away Snowmass Golf Course, Snowmass Village , 15 miles away Maroon Creek Club, Aspen , 17 miles away   Lakes Near East River Geneva Lake, Gunnison , 10 miles away