Summary
This section contains a series of tight, technical rapids, including S-turn, Triple Drop, and Super Collider. The best time to float this section is in late spring to early summer when the snowmelt is at its peak, with recommended CFS levels of 400-700. Due to the technical nature of the rapids, this section is recommended only for experienced paddlers, and a guide is strongly advised.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 34 cfs (2.63 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 72% |
| Optimal Range | 150-800 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | V to V+ |
| Elevation | 8,091 ft |
| Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 22.4 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.6 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06716500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Long Draw Campground
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Long Draw
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Hagues Creek
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Grand View
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Desolation
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Chambers Lake Campground
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Big South
Spencer Heights
Headwaters To Fan Lake
Headwaters To Boundary Of Rocky Mountain National Park
Headwaters To Ends 0.5 Miles Upstream From End Of Fern Lake Road
Begins 0.5 Miles Away From Trail Ridge Road To Ends Where River Segment Exits Rocky Mountain National Park
Long Draw #1 Fishing site
Long Draw #3 Fishing Site
Long Draw #2 Fishing Site
Barnes Meadow Reservoir
Zimmerman Lake