Crystal River

Expert whitewater rafting and kayaking are available on the Crystal River with an America Outdoors outfitter. 

Close to Denver, and flowing from the Gunnison National Forest, the Crystal River is an exhilarating river, which offers many technical rapids for expert paddlers.  Because this river begins high in the Rockies, this river has steep gradients, dropping 490 feet per mile, at times, and offers many Class VI rapids.  The Crystal River is definitely not for beginners, but it can be enjoyed by those with the essential skills and experience.