FILTER PLANT

FILTER PLANT

River Runs Kayaking Whitewater


The Filter Plant section of the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado is a popular Class II-III river run. The run starts at the Filter Plant Dam and ends at the take-out at Picnic Rock. The section has several obstacles, including a few class III rapids that can be challenging. The best time to float this section is from May to September when the water levels are between 300-800cfs. At higher levels, the run becomes more challenging, and some rapids become Class IV. Overall, the Filter Plant River Run is a great option for intermediate paddlers looking for a fun and challenging whitewater experience.

Realtime River Levels

Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
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July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2023-06-13
River Levels 4 cfs (0.81 ft)
Percent of Normal 190%
Optimal Range 350-2000 cfs
Status Too Low
Class Level II to III+
Elevation 4,871 ft
Streamflow Discharge 128 cfs
Gauge Height 2.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
USGS 06752280

Regional Streamflow

164

Cubic Feet Per Second

49

Cubic Feet Per Second

12

Cubic Feet Per Second

25

Cubic Feet Per Second

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