Filter Plant
Class II TO III+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 335 CFS
Too Low61°, Windy. Chance Showers Then Partly Sunny
The Filter Plant section of the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado is a popular Class II-III river run. The run starts at the Filter Plant Dam and ends at the take-out at Picnic Rock. The section has several obstacles, including a few class III rapids that can be challenging. The best time to float this section is from May to September when the water levels are between 300-800cfs. At higher levels, the run becomes more challenging, and some rapids become Class IV. Overall, the Filter Plant River Run is a great option for intermediate paddlers looking for a fun and challenging whitewater experience.
Weather today, A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Windy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Status | Too Low |
Class Level | II to III+ |
Elevation | 4,871 ft |
Streamflow Discharge | 335 cfs |
Gauge Height | 3.5 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
USGS 06752280 |