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Colorado whitewater, White River
Rio Blanco
county,
North-South Fork confluence to Green River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 80 miles
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The scenic beauty of Colorado and the water flowing gracefully down White River will make you feel great. The starting location is a short drive from Grand Junction, 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 keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The North-South Fork confluence to Green River stretch is one |
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of a few paddling stretches in this river system. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have
| a lot of people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that.
Briefly about the general area: A pleasant location near White River | |
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is Elledge Draw. Summertime at White River arrives with high temperatures in the 90's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at White River dipping down
into the 0's through winter nights. White River is generally a pretty dry spot. During the month of October you get the most rain around here; February is the month with the least moisture.
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White River, North-South Fork confluence to Green River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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| These outdoors activities are available near White River. |
| | Whitewater Near White River:
White River, Rio Blanco / Uintah County, 10 miles away Class I-II - 95 miles long (Rangely to Green River) |
Yampa River, Moffat County, 24 miles away Class II-III(IV) - 71 miles long (Deerlodge Park to Split Mountain Campground) |
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| | Ski Areas Near White River:
Powderhorn, Colorado
, 61 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 4 lifts, 44 runs |
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
, 97 miles away, 2010 foot drop, 4 lifts, 67 runs |
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| | Hotels Near White River:
Blue Mountain Inn And Suites, Rangely
, 11 miles away |
La Quinta Inn & Suites Fruita, Fruita
, 46 miles away |
Comfort Inn Fruita, Fruita
, 46 miles away |
Red Roof Inn Grand Junction, Grand Junction
, 48 miles away |
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites GRAND JUNCTION-AIRPORT, Grand Junction
, 48 miles away |
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