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GLENWOOD SPRINGS WHITEWATER PARK

Whitewater River Run





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

Nearby Snowpack and Streamflow Levels

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"

Popular Destinations

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers 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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