2025-12-19T17:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Wet Mountain Valley, Central Chaffee County Below 9000 Feet, Western/Central Fremont County Below 8500 Feet, Canon City Vicinity/Eastern Fremont County, and Walsenburg Vicinity/Upper Huerfano River Basin Below 7500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Summary
The river is typically best to float between May and September with a recommended flow of 700-2000 CFS. Specific river obstacles to watch out for include Pinball, Zoom Flume, and Staircase rapids. The river run is suitable for intermediate paddlers with previous experience, and it's recommended to bring a guide if you're not familiar with the area.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 214 cfs (11.27 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 88% |
| Optimal Range | 300-6000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III to IV- |
| Elevation | 8,629 ft |
| Run Length | 13.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 30 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 157 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 11.0 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 07087050 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Arkansas River Near Nathrop
|
258cfs |
Arkansas River At Salida
|
239cfs |
Arkansas River Below Granite
|
157cfs |
Clear Creek Above Clear Creek Reservoir
|
-999cfs |
Arkansas River Near Wellsville
|
311cfs |
Arkansas River At Granite
|
74cfs |
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Mount Princeton
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AHRA - Fishermans Bridge Rec Site
AHRA - Ruby Mountain Rec Sits
CR 300 22504, Nathrop
AHRA - Hecla Junction Rec Site
AHRA - Stone Bridge Rec Site
Browns Canyon (Fisherman's Bridge to Stone Bridge)
Milk Run
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Buena Vista Whitewater Park
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Cottonwood Lake (Buena Vista)
Cottonwood Lake
Baldwin Lake