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GUNNISON GORGE

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Gunnison River

Gunnison Gorge

Class III TO IV- Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 791 CFS

Runnable
50°, Breezy. Snow Showers Likely Then Chance Rain/Snow

The Gunnison Gorge river run in Colorado offers challenging rapids and stunning scenery. With class III-IV rapids, paddlers will encounter obstacles such as boulder gardens and tight channels. The best time to float this section is between May and June with a recommended flow of 1,200-1,500 cfs. This 14-mile stretch of river offers a secluded and rugged experience, with limited access points and a permit system in place. Paddlers should be experienced and prepared for a physically demanding trip.

Weather today, Snow showers likely before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of snow showers after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Status Runnable
Class Level III to IV-
Elevation 6,081 ft
Run Length 14.0 Mi
Gradient 50 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 791 cfs
Gauge Height 2.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset
USGS 09132500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Surface Creek At Cedaredge
USGS 09143500
35 cfs 1.3 ft
Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie
USGS 09132960
32 cfs 1.1 ft
North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset
USGS 09132500
791 cfs 2.6 ft
N.F. Gunnison R Blw Leroux Cr
USGS 09135950
706 cfs 8.7 ft
North Fork Gunnison River Below Paonia
USGS 09134100
96 cfs 0.7 ft
Minnesota Creek Near Paonia
USGS 09134000
4 cfs ft
Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie
USGS 09132995
2 cfs ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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