Castle Creek Paddle Report

Paddle Report

Colorado

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

Castle Creek River Run on the Taylor River in Colorado is a Class III to IV river run, with a few Class V rapids.

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Summary

The best time to float is from late May to early July when the water is high enough. The river features challenging drops, steep chutes, and technical boulder gardens. The obstacles on this section of the river include S-Turn, Sieve City, and The Waterfall. The recommended CFS range for this section is between 500-1500 CFS. Castle Creek River Run is a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers seeking a challenging run.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	203 cfs (1.84 ft)
Percent of Normal	122%
Optimal Range	200-1000 cfs
Status	Too Low
Class Level	IV+ to V-
Elevation	8,018 ft
Run Length	2.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	146 cfs
Gauge Height	1.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 09110000

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Roaring Fork River Near Aspen 16.9cfs	17cfs
Hunter Creek Near Aspen 7.9cfs	8cfs
Roaring Fork River Ab Difficult C Nr Aspen 21.4cfs	21cfs
Roaring Fork River Ab Lost Man C 0.0cfs	0cfs
Fryingpan River Near Ruedi 41.3cfs	41cfs
Lincoln Creek Bl Grizzly Reservoir 0.38cfs	0cfs