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BURNS TO DOTSERO

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Colorado River

Burns To Dotsero

Class I TO IV Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 2,050 CFS

Runnable
64°, Scattered Rain/Snow Then Mostly Sunny And Breezy

The Burns to Dotsero river run on the Colorado River is a Class II-III float with some moderate rapids and obstacles. The best time to float this section is during the late spring and early summer when the water levels are higher, with a recommended minimum flow of 1,000 cfs. One of the main obstacles on this run is the Burns Rapid, a Class III rapid that requires some maneuvering. Overall, this run offers scenic views and some fun rapids for intermediate paddlers.

Weather today, Scattered rain and snow showers, mainly before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Status Runnable
Class Level I to IV
Elevation 6,113 ft
Run Length 29.0 Mi
Gradient 15 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 2050 cfs
Gauge Height 3.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage Colorado River Near Dotsero
USGS 09070500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Piney River Below Piney Lake
USGS 09058500
3 cfs 3.1 ft
Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling
USGS 09041090
161 cfs 4.2 ft
Fryingpan River Near Thomasville
USGS 09078600
110 cfs 2.4 ft
North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie
USGS 09078500
13 cfs 2.5 ft
Fryingpan River At Meredith
USGS 09080100
135 cfs 2.4 ft
Wurtz Ditch Near Tenneessee Pass
USGS 09062500
-999 cfs -0.9 ft
West Divide Creek Near Raven
USGS 09089500
83 cfs 2.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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