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LOWER NORTH FORK

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Cache La Poudre River

Lower North Fork

Class III Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 485 CFS

Too High
57°, Very Windy. Chance Rain/Snow Then Slight Chance Showers

The Lower North Fork River Run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting stretch of river that offers Class II-III rapids. The run is about 7 miles long and features several fun obstacles such as Widowmaker, Cougar, and Dragon's Tongue. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer months when the water levels are high and the rapids are more challenging. The recommended flow for this river run is between 400 and 800 cfs. Overall, the Lower North Fork River Run is a great option for intermediate-level rafters looking for a fun and thrilling adventure in Colorado.

Weather today, A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 34 to 39 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Status Too High
Class Level III
Elevation 5,245 ft
Run Length 11.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 485 cfs
Gauge Height 3.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Big Thompson River At Mouth
USGS 06744000
394 cfs 2.7 ft
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch
USGS 09010500
109 cfs 5.2 ft
Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville
USGS 06739500
215 cfs 8.0 ft
Cache La Poudre River Near Greeley
USGS 06752500
307 cfs 2.8 ft
Sand Crk Abv Burlington Ditch Nr Commerce City
USGS 06714360
23 cfs 3.7 ft
Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
USGS 06752280
335 cfs 3.5 ft
Big Thompson River At Loveland
USGS 06741510
306 cfs 2.6 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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