Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park River Run | Colorado Whitewater Streamflow Levels

Colorado • Colorado River

Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park

Class II TO IV-

STREAMFLOW: 9,580 CFS

Runnable
79°, Slight Chance T-Storms

The Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park River Run on the Colorado River is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters seeking a thrilling ride. The river run includes a series of challenging obstacles, such as rapids, waves, and drops. The difficulty level of the run varies depending on the water levels, with higher flows adding more excitement. The best time of year to float this section of water is typically during the spring and early summer, when the water levels are highest. Recommended cfs for the Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park River Run is between 2,000-5,000. Overall, this river run is a must-do for experienced whitewater enthusiasts looking for a fun and exciting adventure.

Weather today, A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Status	Runnable
Class Level	II to IV-
Elevation	5,707 ft
Run Length	0.3 Mi
Streamflow Discharge	9580 cfs
Gauge Height	7.2 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs USGS 09085100

Gauge	Streamflow	Stage
Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel USGS 09128000	1,040 cfs	3.4 ft
Fryingpan River Near Thomasville USGS 09078600	270 cfs	2.9 ft
North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie USGS 09078500	125 cfs	3.8 ft
Tomichi Creek At Gunnison USGS 09119000	661 cfs	3.7 ft
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C USGS 09081600	1,540 cfs	3.6 ft
Fryingpan River Near Ruedi USGS 09080400	232 cfs	2.0 ft
Ohio Creek Above Mouth Nr Gunnison USGS 09113980	356 cfs	4.3 ft
Fryingpan River At Meredith USGS 09080100	360 cfs	3.0 ft
Hunter Creek Near Aspen USGS 09074000	8 cfs	1.1 ft
Gunnison River Near Gunnison USGS 09114500	2,650 cfs	3.0 ft

Gauge

Streamflow

Stage

Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel
USGS 09128000

1,040 cfs

3.4 ft

Fryingpan River Near Thomasville
USGS 09078600

270 cfs

2.9 ft

North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie
USGS 09078500

125 cfs

3.8 ft

Tomichi Creek At Gunnison
USGS 09119000

661 cfs

3.7 ft

Crystal River Ab Avalanche C
USGS 09081600

1,540 cfs

3.6 ft

Fryingpan River Near Ruedi
USGS 09080400

232 cfs

2.0 ft

Ohio Creek Above Mouth Nr Gunnison
USGS 09113980

356 cfs

4.3 ft

Fryingpan River At Meredith
USGS 09080100

360 cfs

3.0 ft

Hunter Creek Near Aspen
USGS 09074000

8 cfs

1.1 ft

Gunnison River Near Gunnison
USGS 09114500

2,650 cfs

3.0 ft

Snotel Site	Snowpack	24hr Change
Old Battle SNOTEL 673	62"	-2"
North Lost Trail SNOTEL 669	11"	1"
Ripple Creek SNOTEL 717	36"	-1"
Little Snake River SNOTEL 1047	4"	3"
Red Mountain Pass SNOTEL 713	27"	-3"
Bison Lake SNOTEL 345	56"	-2"
Butte SNOTEL 380	31"	-3"
Whiskey Park SNOTEL 859	2"	-1"
Park Reservoir SNOTEL 682	53"	-2"
Elk River SNOTEL 467	1"	0"
Sandstone Rs SNOTEL 732	1"	2"
Webber Springs SNOTEL 852	7"	-1"
Rabbit Ears SNOTEL 709	1"	0"
Schofield Pass SNOTEL 737	39"	-3"
Battle Mountain SNOTEL 317	4"	3"

Snotel Site

Snowpack

24hr Change

Old Battle
SNOTEL 673

62"

-2"

North Lost Trail
SNOTEL 669

11"

Ripple Creek
SNOTEL 717

36"

-1"

Little Snake River
SNOTEL 1047

Red Mountain Pass
SNOTEL 713

27"

-3"

Bison Lake
SNOTEL 345

56"

-2"

Butte
SNOTEL 380

31"

-3"

Whiskey Park
SNOTEL 859

-1"

Park Reservoir
SNOTEL 682

53"

-2"

Elk River
SNOTEL 467

Sandstone Rs
SNOTEL 732

Webber Springs
SNOTEL 852

-1"

Rabbit Ears
SNOTEL 709

Schofield Pass
SNOTEL 737

39"

-3"

Battle Mountain
SNOTEL 317

Campground	Campsites	Elevation
White Owl	6	10,705 ft
Supply Basin	7	10,767 ft
Redstone	17	7,299 ft
Paonia State Park	13	6,467 ft
Coffee Pot Spring	10	10,084 ft
Marvine	22	8,164 ft
Vaughn Lake	6	9,474 ft
Bogan Flats	36	7,609 ft
Avalanche	13	7,320 ft
Meadow Lake	10	9,574 ft
Trappers Lake	35	9,747 ft
Lost Lake	19	9,621 ft
Erickson Springs	18	6,830 ft
Himes Peak	11	8,794 ft
McClure	8	8,187 ft
East Marvine	7	8,114 ft
Deep Lake	35	10,475 ft
Sweetwater Lake	9	7,739 ft

Ski Area	Snowpack	Air Temperature	5 Day Forecast
Snowmass	-1"	56°	3.02"
Crested Butte Mountain Resort	31"	58°	0.1"
Sunlight Mountain Resort	0"	69°	0"

River Run	Streamflow	Length	Class
Catherine Store Section	1720.0cfs	4.0 Mi	II to II+
Bogan Canyon	1540.0cfs	6.85 Mi	III to III+
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park	5020.0cfs	6.0 Mi	II to III
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)	5020.0cfs	1.7 Mi	III- to IV
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle	9580.0cfs	3.25 Mi	II
Avalanche Down	1540.0cfs	12.0 Mi	III
Gunnison Gorge	2950.0cfs	14.0 Mi	III to IV-
Burns to Dotsero	5020.0cfs	29.0 Mi	I to IV
Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black)	3690.0cfs	7.0 Mi	II
Cemetery	3690.0cfs	12.0 Mi	II+ to III+
Barrel Springs	5020.0cfs	4.0 Mi	IV+ to V+
Barrel Springs	5020.0cfs	4.0 Mi	IV+ to V+
New Castle to Silt	9580.0cfs	7.6 Mi	II
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)	9580.0cfs	3.5 Mi	II to III
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)	5020.0cfs	1.7 Mi	III- to IV
Oh Be Joyful	2650.0cfs	1.0 Mi	V
Two Rivers to South Canyon	9580.0cfs	5.0 Mi	II+ to III
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)	9580.0cfs	3.5 Mi	II to III
Crystal Mill Falls	1540.0cfs	None Mi	V- to V
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)	9580.0cfs	3.5 Mi	II to III
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)	9580.0cfs	3.5 Mi	II to III
Pumphouse to Double Bridges	5730.0cfs	12.5 Mi	I to II-
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle	9580.0cfs	3.25 Mi	II
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park	9580.0cfs	0.25 Mi	II to IV-
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)	9580.0cfs	3.5 Mi	II to III
Waterfall to Confluence	1720.0cfs	1.0 Mi	V-

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