Colorado Whitewater

BEGINS 0.5 MILES AWAY FROM TRAIL RIDGE ROAD TO ENDS WHERE RIVER SEGMENT EXITS ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK


STREAMFLOW: -999 CFS

Class III River Run

The Whitewater River Run in Colorado is a popular destination for adventure enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200 and 500 cubic feet per second (cfs) depending on the water levels. The segment spans for 6.5 miles from the point where it begins 0.5 miles away from Trail Ridge Road to where it exits Rocky Mountain National Park.

The Whitewater River Run is rated Class III to IV rapids, making it a challenging and exciting river run. The river rapids and obstacles include Big Bend, Guide Ejector, Twilight Zone, and Screaming Left Turn, among others.

There are specific regulations that visitors must adhere to when visiting the area. For instance, visitors must have a valid Rocky Mountain National Park pass, and commercial outfitters must have a permit to operate in the park. Additionally, visitors are not allowed to swim or dive in the river, and they must wear life jackets at all times.

In conclusion, the Whitewater River Run in Colorado is an excellent destination for adventure enthusiasts. It offers exciting rapids and obstacles, with an ideal streamflow range of between 200 and 500 cfs. The segment spans for 6.5 miles and has specific regulations that visitors must adhere to when visiting the area. Get driving directions.
BEGINS 0.5 MILES AWAY FROM TRAIL RIDGE ROAD TO ENDS WHERE RIVER SEGMENT EXITS ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
Last Updated 2024-04-25
River Levels 44 cfs (0.96 ft)
Percent of Normal -6691%
Reporting Streamgauge GRAND RIVER DITCH AT LA POUDRE PASS, CO.
Elevation 10,170 ft.
River Grand-River
Watershed Colorado Headwaters

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Tunnel 49 8,608 ft
Stillwater 129 8,315 ft
Idlewild 24 8,893 ft
Sleeping Elephant 15 7,865 ft
The Crags - State Forest State Park 26 9,917 ft
Arapaho Bay 84 8,337 ft
St. Louis Creek 17 8,859 ft
North Fork Poudre 9 9,159 ft
Big South 4 8,580 ft
Big Bend 8 7,717 ft
Grand View 9 10,038 ft
Sunset Point 25 8,297 ft
Bockman - State Forest State Park 52 9,078 ft
Timber Creek - Rocky Mountain National Park 100 8,933 ft
Green Ridge 78 8,360 ft
Willow Creek 35 8,201 ft
Aspen Glen 9 8,694 ft
Hideaway Park Dispersed Numerous 8,784 ft
Chambers Lake 44 9,166 ft
Ranger Lakes - State Forest State Park 32 9,244 ft
Long Draw 25 10,059 ft
Browns Park 28 8,450 ft