Summary
The river features continuous rapids and technical maneuvers, including Slaughterhouse Falls and The Toilet Bowl. The best time to float this section is during the spring run-off, typically from late May to early July, with recommended flows between 1,500-3,000 CFS. This section is not recommended for beginners and requires experience and skill. Overall, the Cemetery River Run is a challenging and exciting adventure for experienced whitewater enthusiasts.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 901 cfs (2.38 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 106% |
| Optimal Range | 600-8000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II+ to III+ |
| Elevation | 5,726 ft |
| Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 15 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 382 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09085000 |
Cemetery
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park
Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black)
Shoshone Power Plant To Nf Boundary
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
A E Axtell Park
Two Rivers Park
Sopris Park
Sister Lucy Downey Park