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Colorado is a paddling mecca. From beautiful mountain lakes to steep world class whitewater, Colorado has it all. Hot, dry summers combined with snowy cold winters provide the plentiful water in this mountain state.
Whitewater Kayak Trips or Routes
Minturn CO
Gilman Gorge
Eagle River - Gilman Gorge is not just another canyon run. Hitting the Halfway point of this 4 mile run is instantly a look into the past as you are surrounded by the Super Fund Site of the abandoned Gilman mine operation. The first half of this run is read and run Class 3/4 with lots of holes to punch and slaps from laterals that seem to be foreplay to a fight. There are 2 Rapids in this run that are worthy of a scout on your first time. Fall Creek and Slurry Pipe(both of which are past the mine site/halfway point. However if you have a local leading you or group that has multiple laps follow them, it all goes somewhere between 4+ and 5- or what I call Class Fun.
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