Colorado whitewater, Homestake Creek Eagle county, 1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     0.25 miles   The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The natural beauty of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the 1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River section is one of them. Lodging is available near the river, but     you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The wild scenery of the Sawatch Range is great. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Edwards, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The 1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River stretch of Homestake Creek in Colorado is 0.25 miles long and it is classified   as a class V section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Good hiking is available along the Two Elk Trail; Homestake Creek is a place with many visitors from Red Cliff. All year is a glorious time in the Sawatch Range if you adore the outdoors. Go for a hike on the Fall Creek Trail, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Vail. This is such a fun river. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Homestake Creek. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. Homestake Creek, 1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River 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 Homestake Creek.   Whitewater Near Homestake Creek: Eagle River, Eagle County, 0 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Redcliff to Tigiwan Rd) Homestake Creek, Eagle County, 0 miles away       Class V - 0.25 miles long (1/4 mile above confluence with Eagle River) Cross Creek, Eagle County, 4 miles away       Class V+ - -blank- miles long (Cross Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - Nova Guides, Eagle County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Eagle River, Eagle County, 6 miles away       Class III - 7 miles long (Riverbend bus stop to Edwards) Whitewater Outfitter - Sage Outdoor Adventures, Eagle County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Gore Creek, Eagle County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.2 miles long (East Vail Exit (I-70) to Eagle River) Eagle River, Eagle County, 12 miles away       Class IV - 1 miles long (Forest Service Visitor Center to Riverbend bus stop) Arkansas River, Lake/ Chaffee County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 18 miles long (Leadville to Granite) Eagle River, Eagle County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 17.4 miles long (Edwards to Eagle)   Ski Areas Near Homestake Creek: Vail, Colorado , 7 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 9 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 11 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 16 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 23 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Keystone, Colorado , 30 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 34 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Loveland, Colorado , 34 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Aspen Mountain, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3267 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 36 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs   Hotels Near Homestake Creek: Four Seasons Resort Vail, Vail , 3 miles away The Residences, Avon , 4 miles away The Minturn Inn, Minturn , 6 miles away Manor Vail Lodge, Vail , 7 miles away Marriott's StreamSide Evergreen At Vail, Vail , 7 miles away   Campgrounds Near Homestake Creek: Homestake Campground, Eagle County, 1 miles away Hornsilver Campground, Eagle County, 1 miles away Homestake Road Dispersed, Red Cliff, 2 miles away   Trails Near Homestake Creek: Fall Creek Trail, Eagle , 4 miles away Two Elk Trail, Eagle , 5 miles away Half Moon Trail, Eagle , 6 miles away Nottingham Ridge Trail, Eagle , 10 miles away Main Range Trail, Lake , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Homestake Creek: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 58 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 58 miles away White River National Forest, Colorado , 15 miles away Sylvan State Park, Colorado , 25 miles away Arapaho National Forest, Colorado , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near Homestake Creek: Vail Recreation District, Vail , 8 miles away Vail Golf Club, Vail , 8 miles away Beaver Creek Golf Course, Avon , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Homestake Creek Upper Piney Lake, Eagle , 12 miles away Gore Lake, Eagle , 14 miles away Tenmile Tailings Pond, Summit , 14 miles away