Paddling in Somerset, Colorado

North Fork Gunnison River

~8 min drive

North Fork Gunnison River is a 0.1-mile paddling stretch near Somerset, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 273 cfs. Land along it is managed by the state fish and wildlife agency.

Small Boat Launch

~26 min drive

Small Boat Launch is a boat launch in Colorado.

Aspen-Sopris Ranger District

~49 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Grand Mesa

~57 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Smith Fork

~43 min drive

Smith Fork is a 27-mile paddling stretch near Crawford, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 53 cfs and a gradient of about 82.3 feet per mile.

Vela Reservoir Boating Site

~46 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Plateau Creek

~52 min drive

Plateau Creek is a 34-mile paddling stretch near Collbran, Colorado. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 329 cfs and a gradient of about 150.5 feet per mile.

Big Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp

~48 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Slate River

~38 min drive

Slate River is a 23-mile paddling stretch near Crested Butte, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 152 cfs and a gradient of about 82.3 feet per mile.

Youngs Creek Reservoir #3 Boating Site

~50 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.

Taylor River

~1h 5m drive

Taylor River is a 18-mile paddling stretch near Almont, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 111 cfs and a gradient of about 87.4 feet per mile. Land along it is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Wingo Junction River Access

~52 min drive

A worthwhile stop near Colorado.