The Taylor River, only a 20 minute drive away, offers the some of the best rafting close to Crested Butte. This fast and technical whitewater delivers fantastic canyon scenery, a wild ride and memorable experiences. Upper Taylor will be more action packed and nerve-racking while the Lower Taylor will still take you on a sweet, but less intense trip. Three Rivers Resort, located in Almont on the Taylor River, offers guided rafting trips along with lodging, fishing, kayaking, and hiking.
The Gunnison River also provides plenty of fun for all enthusiast levels including a new whitewater park to test your skills and have some fun. There is also more advanced kayaking, class V creeking on the Upper East River and Oh-Be-Joyful Creek – recommended for experienced river rats only!
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Three Rivers Resort is located in the historic mountain town of Almont, Colorado on the Taylor River about 20 miles south of Crested Butte. The resort features cabins dating back to the 1800’s, which are a short walk from the merging of the Taylor and East Rivers to form the Gunnison River. Offering a hotel, solo cabins with personal hot tubs, RV spots and more.
