2026-04-04T10:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and west central Colorado and east central, northeast, and southeast Utah. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 10 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Summary
The river features continuous rapids and technical maneuvers, including Slaughterhouse Falls and The Toilet Bowl. The best time to float this section is during the spring run-off, typically from late May to early July, with recommended flows between 1,500-3,000 CFS. This section is not recommended for beginners and requires experience and skill. Overall, the Cemetery River Run is a challenging and exciting adventure for experienced whitewater enthusiasts.
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River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 901 cfs (2.38 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 106% |
| Optimal Range | 600-8000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II+ to III+ |
| Elevation | 5,726 ft |
| Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 15 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 692 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.1 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09085000 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Roaring Fork River At Glenwood Springs
|
809cfs |
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs
|
2090cfs |
Roaring Fork River Near Emma
|
347cfs |
Colorado River Near Dotsero
|
1020cfs |
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C
|
348cfs |
West Divide Creek Near Raven
|
18cfs |
Cemetery
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Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black)
Shoshone Power Plant To Nf Boundary
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Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)
A E Axtell Park
Two Rivers Park
Sopris Park
Sister Lucy Downey Park