Upper Narrows
Class V- TO V+ Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 485 CFS
Too High57°, Very Windy. Chance Rain/Snow Then Slight Chance Showers
The Upper Narrows river run in Colorado is a Class IV+ rapids section that offers a thrilling and challenging experience for experienced kayakers and rafters. The run begins with a steep drop into a narrow canyon and features several large boulders and technical rapids. The best time of year to float this section is in the late spring or early summer when the water levels are high, with recommended flow rates of 600-1000 CFS. The river is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers due to the challenging rapids and potential hazards. It is important to be prepared with proper safety equipment and to check the water conditions and weather forecast before embarking on this run.
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 | V- to V+ |
Elevation | 5,245 ft |
Run Length | 0.5 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 485 cfs |
Gauge Height | 3.8 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000 |