River Runners Chaffee county, Colorado whitewater outfitter     Family Rafting Trips Arkansas River Colorado River Green River Gunnison River Kansas River Pine Creek Red River Yampa River Rafts Rentals Whitewater Rafting Trips River Guides Class I Rapids Class II Rapids Class III Rapids Class IV Rapids Class V Rapids Class III-IV Rapids The put-in location is a short drive from Silverthorne. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in     Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The nature scenery of Chaffee County and the water flowing gracefully down River Runners will make you feel great. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. When you're paddling down a Sawatch Range river like this one you always get great scenery   along the way too. Briefly about the general area: Near River Runners you come across Coal Kiln Gulch which is a wonderful spot to stop at, and at River Runners you always meet someone from Nathrop. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Sawatch Range. Going for a hike along the Browns Creek Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. If the weather is great here at River Runners, you can go for a hike along the Harvard Trail. Not much rain falls here at River Runners. The month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and January on the other hand is the driest.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near River Runners.   Whitewater Near River Runners: Whitewater Outfitter - Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting, Chaffee County, 0 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Chaffee County, 1 miles away       Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access) Whitewater Outfitter - Four Corners Expeditions, Chaffee County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Acquired Tastes Rafting, Chaffee County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Adventure Company, Chaffee County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Chaffe County, 5 miles away       Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Buffalo Joe's Whitewater, Chaffee County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Wilderness Aware Rafting, Chaffee County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Eddyline Anglers, Chaffee County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Arkansas River, Chaffe County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 18.7 miles long (Highway Stone Bridge to Rincon)   Ski Areas Near River Runners: Monarch, Colorado , 21 miles away, 1162 foot drop, 7 lifts, 63 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 35 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 38 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 39 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Keystone, Colorado , 46 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 50 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Vail, Colorado , 51 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Loveland, Colorado , 51 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Snowmass, Colorado , 52 miles away, 4406 foot drop, 21 lifts, 84 runs Beaver Creek, Colorado , 54 miles away, 3340 foot drop, 25 lifts, 149 runs   Hotels Near River Runners: Super 8 Buena Vista, Buena Vista , 5 miles away Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista , 5 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Salida, Salida , 14 miles away Super 8 Salida, Salida , 14 miles away Great Western Colorado Lodge, Salida , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near River Runners: Chalk Creek Campground, Nathrop, 2 miles away Arkansas Headwaters State Recreation Area - Ruby Mountain, Nathrop, 2 miles away Buena Vista KOA, Buena Vista, 3 miles away   Trails Near River Runners: Browns Creek Trail, Chaffee , 9 miles away Harvard Trail, Chaffee , 13 miles away Fourmile Creek - Buffalo Meadows Trail, Chaffee , 13 miles away Wapaca Trail, Chaffee , 14 miles away Salt Creek Trail, Park , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near River Runners: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 39 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO , 39 miles away San Isabel National Forest, Colorado , 17 miles away Spinney State Park, Colorado , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near River Runners: Collegiate Peaks Golf Course, Buena Vista , 6 miles away Salida Golf Club, Salida , 14 miles away Friend Ranch, Poncha Springs , 15 miles away   Lakes Near River Runners North Fork Reservoir, Chaffee , 18 miles away