2025-12-20T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Teller County and the Rampart Range including Pikes Peak, Eastern Sawatch Mountains Above 11000 Feet, Western Chaffee County Between 9000 and 11000 Feet, Western Mosquito Range/East Chaffee County Above 9000 Feet, and Northwestern Fremont County Above 8500 Feet. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Saturday. * 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 ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 200 and 500 cfs, with higher flows being more challenging and requiring more experienced paddlers. The class rating for this segment of the river is Class IV-V, with steep drops and technical rapids. The segment mileage is approximately 5 miles long, with several challenging rapids and obstacles, including the infamous "Screaming Left" rapid.
As for regulations, all boaters are required to have a valid Colorado Parks and Wildlife watercraft registration and must wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of motorized watercraft, and boaters are required to follow Leave No Trace principles to protect the natural environment.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 2 cfs (1.96 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 200-500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | iv-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 07099215 |
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Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Skagware Reservoir Dispersed Camping
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Wye
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Turkey Creek Military - Fort Carson
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Cheyenne Mountain State Park
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