Colorado whitewater, Yule Creek Pitkin county, Bible Camp to Crystal River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     1.3 miles   This section of Yule Creek in Pitkin County is 1.3 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these     hotels fill up quick. This section is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Bible Camp to Crystal River section is one of them. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The beautiful scenery of Pitkin County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The put-in is not too far from Edwards, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further   down the page. Briefly about the general area: Why not take a refreshing hike along the Trail Riders Trail; lots of people from Somerset come here. The Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway offers hiking at its best, and if you yearn for a little side visit, try Mud Gulch. This is such a great river. Gunnison National Forest is a good spot, and Paonia State Park is a good place to explore. For the duration of the summer months highs here at Yule Creek reach the 70's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 40's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's, and night lows through the winter for Yule Creek tend to be in the-10's. Yule Creek, Bible Camp to Crystal 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 Yule Creek.   Whitewater Near Yule Creek: Yule Creek, Pitkin County, 0 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, Pitkin/ Gunnison County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Marble to Redstone) Crystal River, Gunnison County, 2 miles away       Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Road to Crystal to Beaver Lake) 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 Yule Creek: Crested Butte, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2775 foot drop, 16 lifts, 121 runs Irwin Lodge, Colorado , 19 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 , 23 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 , 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 Yule Creek: Roaring Fork Marina, Carbondale , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Yule Creek: Cristiana Guesthaus, Crested Butte , 17 miles away Grand Lodge Crested Butte, Crested Butte , 17 miles away The Grand Lodge Crested Butte Hotel And Suites, Crested Butte , 17 miles away The Lodge At Mountaineer Square, Crested Butte , 17 miles away Crested Butte Mt R, Crested Butte , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Yule Creek: Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 1 miles away Bogan Flats Group, Somerset, 6 miles away Bogan Flats, Somerset, 6 miles away   Trails Near Yule Creek: Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison , 6 miles away Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison , 14 miles away Hammond Trail, Gunnison , 16 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison , 18 miles away Sunset Trail, Gunnison , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Yule Creek: 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 , 13 miles away Gunnison National Forest, Colorado , 15 miles away Crawford State Park, Colorado , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Yule Creek: River Valley Ranch Golf Club, Carbondale , 18 miles away Ranch at Roaring Fork Golf Course, Carbondale , 19 miles away Crested Butte Country Club, Crested Butte , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Yule Creek Geneva Lake, Gunnison , 7 miles away