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BUENA VISTA WHITEWATER PARK

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Arkansas River

Buena Vista Whitewater Park

Class II+ TO III+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 144 CFS

Too Low
57°, Slight Chance T-Storms Then Chance Showers And Breezy

The Buena Vista Whitewater Park on the Arkansas River is a popular river run for kayakers and rafters. The park features several challenging obstacles, including a series of man-made drops, eddies, and waves. The river run difficulty is rated Class III-IV, making it suitable for experienced paddlers. The best time of year to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer, when water levels range from 1,000 to 3,000 cfs. At higher levels, the river can become too dangerous to navigate. Overall, the Buena Vista Whitewater Park river run offers a thrilling adventure for those seeking a challenging and exciting experience on the water.

Weather today, A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Status Too Low
Class Level II+ to III+
Elevation 8,629 ft
Run Length 1.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 144 cfs
Gauge Height 11.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage Arkansas River Below Granite
USGS 07087050

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Williams Fork Below Williams Fork Reservoir
USGS 09038500
40 cfs 1.1 ft
Williams Fork Near Parshall
USGS 09037500
44 cfs 2.0 ft
South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward
USGS 06722500
5 cfs 1.5 ft
Clear Creek Abv West Fork Clear Creek Nr Empire Co
USGS 06715000
15 cfs 3.6 ft
Fraser River Blw Crooked Cr At Tabernash Co
USGS 09033300
30 cfs 2.7 ft
Fall River Near Idaho Springs
USGS 06717000
-999 cfs -1,310.7 ft
Colorado River Near Kremmling
USGS 09058000
539 cfs 4.3 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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