Gunnison River

The Gunnison River is located in western Colorado and it is one of the largest tributaries of the Colorado river. The 180 mile (289 km) long river flows east to west and has a drainage area of 7,923 square miles (20,520 km2) according to the USGS.[6][3] The drainage basin of the Gunnison River collects water from different habitats, such as forests and alpine meadows, located the along Continental Divide. As the river flows westward it carves through the San Juan Mountains. The Gunnison River flows into the Colorado River at Grand Junction. In addition, the Gunnison River Basin is popular for recreational activities such as fishing, rafting, boating, camping, hiking, and rock climbing.