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FRACTIONS

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Arkansas River

Fractions

Class III TO III+

STREAMFLOW: 1,530 CFS

Runnable
63°, Slight Chance T-Storms Then T-Storms

The Fractions River Run on the Arkansas River in Colorado is a Class III section of water that is best floated from May to August. The water level can range from 700-1300 CFS, with the best flow being around 1000 CFS. This run includes several challenging rapids, including Frog Rock, Tombstone, and Zoom Flume. The most significant obstacle is the Narrows, a narrow chute with large boulders that require precise navigation. Overall, the Fractions River Run is a thrilling adventure for intermediate and experienced paddlers looking for a challenging whitewater experience.

Weather today, Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 63. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Status Runnable
Class Level III to III+
Elevation 8,629 ft
Run Length 7.0 Mi
Gradient 45 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 1530 cfs
Gauge Height 13.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage Arkansas River Below Granite
USGS 07087050

Nearby Snowpack and Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Willow Creek Below Willow Creek Reservoir
USGS 09021000
8 cfs 2.5 ft
Straight Cr Blw Laskey Gulch Nr Dillon
USGS 09051050
71 cfs 4.9 ft
Beaver Creek At Avon
USGS 09067000
64 cfs 2.8 ft
Elk Creek At Upper Station
USGS 09025300
8 cfs 5.5 ft
Gore Creek Abv Red Sandstone Creek At Vail
USGS 09066325
683 cfs 8.3 ft
Colorado River Below Lake Granby
USGS 09019000
66 cfs 3.8 ft
Fraser River At Upper Sta
USGS 09022000
80 cfs 1.6 ft
Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09057500
199 cfs 3.5 ft
Eagle R Bl Wastewater Treatment Plant At Avon
USGS 09067020
1,850 cfs 7.0 ft
Williams Fork Near Leal
USGS 09036000
485 cfs 3.2 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change
Sawtooth
SNOTEL 1251
10" 0"
Hourglass Lake
SNOTEL 1122
1" 0"
Berthoud Summit
SNOTEL 335
17" -2"
Elliot Ridge
SNOTEL 1120
1" -1"
High Lonesome
SNOTEL 1187
1" 0"
Mccoy Park
SNOTEL 1040
3" 0"
Park Cone
SNOTEL 680
2" 0"
Lake Irene
SNOTEL 565
5" -1"
Fool Creek
SNOTEL 1186
14" -2"
Arapaho Ridge
SNOTEL 1030
20" -3"
Loveland Basin
SNOTEL 602
11" -3"
Grizzly Peak
SNOTEL 505
5" -3"
Fremont Pass
SNOTEL 485
27" 0"
Wolf Creek Summit
SNOTEL 874
18" 0"
Hoosier Pass
SNOTEL 531
12" 0"
Rabbit Ears
SNOTEL 709
1" 0"
Tower
SNOTEL 825
49" -4"
University Camp
SNOTEL 838
14" -3"
Saint Elmo
SNOTEL 1100
1" 1"
Never Summer
SNOTEL 1031
23" 0"
Buckskin Joe
SNOTEL 938
1" 0"
Bear Lake
SNOTEL 322
2" 0"

Popular Destinations

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Cascade 22 9,033 ft
Peak One 74 9,030 ft
Angel of Shavano 20 9,147 ft
Kite Lake 5 12,043 ft
Tabor 44 9,897 ft
Pine Cove 56 9,022 ft
Garfield 8 9,912 ft
Silver Dollar 43 9,905 ft
Ruby Mountain - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area None 7,651 ft
Baby Doe 50 9,913 ft
White Star 66 9,256 ft
Chalk Lake 19 8,743 ft
Camp Hale Memorial 21 9,318 ft
Hecla Junction - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area None 7,415 ft
Dexter 24 9,271 ft
Prospector 107 9,105 ft
Monarch Park 37 10,478 ft
Horseshoe 19 10,538 ft
Belle of Colorado 19 9,924 ft
Molly Brown 49 9,897 ft
Matchless 17 9,903 ft
Father Dyer 26 9,953 ft
Lakeview - Twin Lakes 27 9,511 ft
Collegiate Peaks 56 9,837 ft
Blodgett 6 8,836 ft
Lowry 24 9,068 ft
Railroad Bridge - Arkansas Headwaters State Rec Area None 8,039 ft
Fourmile 14 10,824 ft
Ohaver Lake 35 9,218 ft
Hornsilver 7 8,843 ft
Mount Princeton 19 8,618 ft
North Fork Reservoir 9 11,459 ft
Weston Pass 14 10,277 ft
Gore Creek 25 8,720 ft
Heaton Bay 81 9,072 ft
Cottonwood Lake 24 9,586 ft
Iron City 15 9,928 ft
Buffalo Springs 18 9,187 ft
Ski Area Snowpack Air Temperature 5 Day Forecast
Monarch Ski & Snowboard Area 0" 48° 0"
SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch 1" 55° 0"
Arapahoe Basin 11" 47° 0.81"
Ski Cooper 1" 51° 3.03"
Loveland 11" 47° 0.81"
Vail 0" 56° 0"
Breckenridge Ski Resort 0" 57° 0"
Copper Mountain Resort 0" 57° 0"
Keystone Resort -1" 53° 0"
Beaver Creek Resort 3" 66° 0"
River Run Streamflow Length Class
Middle Ten Mile 635.0cfs 3.0 Mi III+ to IV
Breckenridge Whitewater Park (Town Run) 103.0cfs 0.25 Mi II+ to III
Salida to Rincon 1530.0cfs 10.0 Mi II+ to III
Pine Creek (Granite to Numbers) 1530.0cfs 6.0 Mi III+ to V-
Silverthorne Town Run 286.0cfs 0.5 Mi II to III-
Upper Gore Creek 933.0cfs 4.0 Mi II+ to III
Pumphouse 1510.0cfs 14.0 Mi II- to III+
Milk Run 1530.0cfs 4.0 Mi II+ to III-
Upper-Upper Ten Mile 635.0cfs 3.0 Mi III+ to IV-
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek) 199.0cfs 3.8 Mi II+ to III
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek) 199.0cfs 3.8 Mi II+ to III
Upper Blue (Blue River CG to Columbine Landing) 950.0cfs 3.0 Mi III to IV-
Gore Canyon 1510.0cfs 9.0 Mi IV to V+
Browns Canyon (Fisherman's Bridge to Stone Bridge) 1530.0cfs 13.0 Mi III to IV-
Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle) 1850.0cfs 17.0 Mi III- to III+
Lower Ten Mile 635.0cfs 3.0 Mi II to III
Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle) 1850.0cfs 17.0 Mi III- to III+
State Bridge to Burns 1510.0cfs 20.0 Mi I to II+
Upper Gore Creek 933.0cfs 4.0 Mi II+ to III
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek) 199.0cfs 3.8 Mi II+ to III
Numbers 1530.0cfs 4.9 Mi III+ to IV+
Salida Town Run (Stone Bridge to Salida WW Park) 1530.0cfs 12.0 Mi II to III
Fractions 1530.0cfs 7.0 Mi III to III+
Dowd Chute 534.0cfs 1.0 Mi III+ to IV+
The Upper 994.0cfs 8.0 Mi V to V+
Clear Creek of the Arkansas 382.0cfs 2.5 Mi IV+ to V-
Buena Vista Whitewater Park 1530.0cfs 1.0 Mi II+ to III+
Lower (Bottom Four) 994.0cfs 1.0 Mi V to V+
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek) 199.0cfs 3.8 Mi II+ to III
Upper Ten Mile 635.0cfs 2.0 Mi IV+ to V
Lower Snake 346.0cfs 4.0 Mi III to III+
Salida Whitewater Park 1530.0cfs None Mi III- to III+

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