* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Central Colorado River Basin. * WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be hazardous to difficult at times.
This run can be challenging for beginners and requires experienced rafting skills. The best time of year to float this section is during the spring and early summer months when the water level is high, with recommended CFS levels ranging from 2,000-5,000. Obstacles to watch out for include tight turns, large rocks, and strong currents, so it's important to have a knowledgeable guide and proper safety equipment.
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 1380 cfs (2.77 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 98% |
| Optimal Range | 500-8000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | IV+ to V+ |
| Elevation | 6,113 ft |
| Run Length | 4.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 85 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 747 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.1 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09070500 |
Colorado River Near Dotsero
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747cfs |
Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs
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405cfs |
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs
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1220cfs |
Eagle River Below Gypsum
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154cfs |
Roaring Fork River Near Emma
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219cfs |
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C
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51cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Coffee Pot Spring
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Upper Colorado Rec Area
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Lyons Gulch Dispersed
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Lyons Gulch Campground
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Cottonwood Island
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White Owl
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