Castle Creek
Class IV+ TO V- Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 336 CFS
Runnable56°, Chance Rain/Snow Then Showers Likely
Castle Creek River Run on the Taylor River in Colorado is a Class III to IV river run, with a few Class V rapids. The best time to float is from late May to early July when the water is high enough. The river features challenging drops, steep chutes, and technical boulder gardens. The obstacles on this section of the river include S-Turn, Sieve City, and The Waterfall. The recommended CFS range for this section is between 500-1500 CFS. Castle Creek River Run is a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers seeking a challenging run.
Weather today, A chance of snow showers before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 11am, then rain showers likely after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Status | Runnable |
Class Level | IV+ to V- |
Elevation | 8,018 ft |
Run Length | 2.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 336 cfs |
Gauge Height | 2.2 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Taylor River At Almont
USGS 09110000 |