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UPPER NORTH FORK

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Cache La Poudre River

Upper North Fork

Class IV+ TO V- Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 111 CFS

Too Low
51°, Chance Rain/Snow And Very Windy

The Upper North Fork River in Colorado is a Class III run that is best floated in the spring and early summer when the water levels are high. The main obstacles on this run include several steep drops, tight turns, and a few small rapids that require precise maneuvering. The recommended flow for this section of water is between 500 and 1,000 cfs. However, during peak runoff season, the water levels can reach up to 2,000 cfs, making the river more challenging. Overall, the Upper North Fork River is a fun and exciting run that is best suited for intermediate paddlers with some experience navigating Class III rapids.

Weather today, A chance of rain and snow showers before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 40 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Status Too Low
Class Level IV+ to V-
Elevation 6,288 ft
Run Length 9.0 Mi
Gradient 60 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 111 cfs
Gauge Height 3.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal
USGS 06751150

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch
USGS 09010500
109 cfs 5.2 ft
Little Dry Creek At Westminster
USGS 06719840
3 cfs 7.4 ft
Sand Crk Abv Burlington Ditch Nr Commerce City
USGS 06714360
23 cfs 3.7 ft
Big Thompson River At Loveland
USGS 06741510
306 cfs 2.6 ft
Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville
USGS 06739500
215 cfs 8.0 ft
Big Thompson River At Mouth
USGS 06744000
394 cfs 2.7 ft
Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
USGS 06752280
335 cfs 3.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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