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BURNS TO DOTSERO

Whitewater River Run





Colorado • Colorado River

Burns To Dotsero

Class I TO IV

STREAMFLOW: 4,790 CFS

Runnable
76°, Chance T-Storms

The Burns to Dotsero river run on the Colorado River is a Class II-III float with some moderate rapids and obstacles. The best time to float this section is during the late spring and early summer when the water levels are higher, with a recommended minimum flow of 1,000 cfs. One of the main obstacles on this run is the Burns Rapid, a Class III rapid that requires some maneuvering. Overall, this run offers scenic views and some fun rapids for intermediate paddlers.

Weather today, A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light north wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Status Runnable
Class Level I to IV
Elevation 6,113 ft
Run Length 29.0 Mi
Gradient 15 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 4790 cfs
Gauge Height 5.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage Colorado River Near Dotsero
USGS 09070500

Nearby Snowpack and Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Fryingpan River Near Thomasville
USGS 09078600 		279 cfs 2.9 ft
Taylor River At Almont
USGS 09110000 		977 cfs 3.3 ft
West Divide Creek Near Raven
USGS 09089500 		294 cfs 3.9 ft
Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie
USGS 09132995 		2 cfs ft
East River At Almont Co.
USGS 09112500 		1,450 cfs 5.2 ft
Fryingpan River At Meredith
USGS 09080100 		364 cfs 3.0 ft
Taylor River At Taylor Park
USGS 09107000 		450 cfs 2.6 ft
Wurtz Ditch Near Tenneessee Pass
USGS 09062500 		31 cfs 1.2 ft
North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie
USGS 09078500 		125 cfs 3.8 ft
Minnesota Creek Near Paonia
USGS 09134000 		4 cfs ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change
Mccoy Park
SNOTEL 1040 		3" 0"
Elk River
SNOTEL 467 		1" 0"
Med Bow
SNOTEL 1196 		49" 1"
Elliot Ridge
SNOTEL 1120 		1" -1"
Blackhall Mtn
SNOTEL 1119 		11" -2"
Sand Lake
SNOTEL 731 		47" -1"
Columbine
SNOTEL 408 		1" 0"
Rabbit Ears
SNOTEL 709 		1" 0"
Whiskey Park
SNOTEL 859 		3" -1"
Old Battle
SNOTEL 673 		64" -1"
North French Creek
SNOTEL 668 		20" 0"
Webber Springs
SNOTEL 852 		8" 0"
Tower
SNOTEL 825 		54" -1"
Little Snake River
SNOTEL 1047 		1" -2"
Battle Mountain
SNOTEL 317 		1" 0"
Zirkel
SNOTEL 1033 		1" 0"
Bison Lake
SNOTEL 345 		58" 0"
Ripple Creek
SNOTEL 717 		37" -1"
Schofield Pass
SNOTEL 737 		42" -3"
Butte
SNOTEL 380 		34" 1"
Park Cone
SNOTEL 680 		2" 0"
North Lost Trail
SNOTEL 669 		10" 1"

Popular Destinations

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Stagecoach State Park 100 7,307 ft
Walton Creek 14 9,392 ft
Pinball Point None 6,457 ft
Trout Creek 6 8,164 ft
Difficult 47 8,139 ft
Mollie B 27 7,895 ft
Chapman Reservoir 12 9,269 ft
Catamount None 6,563 ft
Silver Queen 6 8,682 ft
Yeoman Park 24 9,062 ft
Wolcott None 6,979 ft
Little Maud 20 7,808 ft
Crosho Lake Recreation Area 10 8,872 ft
Gypsum None 6,286 ft
Dearhamer 13 7,792 ft
Sylvan Lake State Park 44 8,535 ft
Lyons Gulch Dispersed 4 6,209 ft
Meadows 30 9,288 ft
Silver Bell 14 8,520 ft
Little Mattie 22 7,911 ft
Lynx Pass 11 8,987 ft
Summit Lake 15 10,326 ft
Granite 8 9,885 ft
Upper Colorado Rec Area None 6,158 ft
Dry Lake 8 8,279 ft
Silver Bar 4 8,312 ft
Ski Area Snowpack Air Temperature 5 Day Forecast
Buttermilk Mountain 0" 57° 0.44"
Snowmass 0" 57° 0.44"
Aspen Mountain 0" 57° 0"
Beaver Creek Resort 3" 68° 0"
Sunlight Mountain Resort 0" 68° 0"
Crested Butte Mountain Resort 34" 58° 0.14"
Aspen Highlands 0" 57° 0.44"
Howelsen Hill Ski Area 0" 65° 0"
Steamboat Ski Resort 1" 60° 0"
River Run Streamflow Length Class
Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle) 1670.0cfs 17.0 Mi III- to III+
State Bridge to Burns 1550.0cfs 20.0 Mi I to II+
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park 4790.0cfs 6.0 Mi II to III
Bogan Canyon 1220.0cfs 6.85 Mi III to III+
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park 8940.0cfs 0.25 Mi II to IV-
Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black) 3330.0cfs 7.0 Mi II
Burns to Dotsero 4790.0cfs 29.0 Mi I to IV
Waterfall to Confluence 1500.0cfs 1.0 Mi V-
Lower Fish Creek 459.0cfs 2.5 Mi IV+ to V
The Upper 596.0cfs 8.0 Mi V to V+
Crystal Mill Falls 1220.0cfs None Mi V- to V
Pumphouse 1550.0cfs 14.0 Mi II- to III+
Dowd Chute 534.0cfs 1.0 Mi III+ to IV+
Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle) 1670.0cfs 17.0 Mi III- to III+
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) 4790.0cfs 1.7 Mi III- to IV
Barrel Springs 4790.0cfs 4.0 Mi IV+ to V+
Catherine Store Section 1500.0cfs 4.0 Mi II to II+
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) 4790.0cfs 1.7 Mi III- to IV
Barrel Springs 4790.0cfs 4.0 Mi IV+ to V+
Castle Creek 977.0cfs 2.0 Mi IV+ to V-
Avalanche Down 1220.0cfs 12.0 Mi III
Oh Be Joyful 2430.0cfs 1.0 Mi V
State Bridge to Two Bridges 1550.0cfs 4.8 Mi I to II+
Lower (Bottom Four) 596.0cfs 1.0 Mi V to V+
Pumphouse to Double Bridges 5830.0cfs 12.5 Mi I to II-
Cemetery 3330.0cfs 12.0 Mi II+ to III+

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