Salida Town Run (Stone Bridge To Salida Ww Park)
Class II TO III Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 556 CFS
Runnable45°, Chance Snow Showers And Windy
The Salida Town Run on the Arkansas River in Colorado is a popular river run that covers the section from the Stone Bridge to the Salida WW Park. This section of water is rated Class II-III, and features several exciting rapids such as the "Cottonwood" and "Spikebuck" rapids. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer months when water levels are typically higher, with flow rates between 900-2000 cfs. There are several river obstacles to watch out for, including rocks and small drops, and paddlers should exercise caution when navigating through these areas.
Weather today, A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a west northwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Status | Runnable |
Class Level | II to III |
Elevation | 8,629 ft |
Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 556 cfs |
Gauge Height | 12.0 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Arkansas River Below Granite
USGS 07087050 |