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GUNNISON GORGE

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Gunnison River

Gunnison Gorge

Class III TO IV-

STREAMFLOW: 3,290 CFS

Too High
66°, Slight Chance T-Storms Then Showers Likely

The Gunnison Gorge river run in Colorado offers challenging rapids and stunning scenery. With class III-IV rapids, paddlers will encounter obstacles such as boulder gardens and tight channels. The best time to float this section is between May and June with a recommended flow of 1,200-1,500 cfs. This 14-mile stretch of river offers a secluded and rugged experience, with limited access points and a permit system in place. Paddlers should be experienced and prepared for a physically demanding trip.

Weather today, A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Status Too High
Class Level III to IV-
Elevation 6,081 ft
Run Length 14.0 Mi
Gradient 50 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 3290 cfs
Gauge Height 4.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset
USGS 09132500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Minnesota Creek Near Paonia
USGS 09134000
4 cfs ft
Muddy Creek At Bardine
USGS 09131500
1,220 cfs 6.6 ft
North Fork Gunnison River Below Paonia
USGS 09134100
4,350 cfs 4.5 ft
Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie
USGS 09132995
2 cfs ft
Surface Creek At Cedaredge
USGS 09143500
298 cfs 2.4 ft
N.F. Gunnison R Blw Leroux Cr
USGS 09135950
2,170 cfs 10.5 ft
Uncompahgre River At Delta
USGS 09149500
733 cfs 4.6 ft
North Fk Gunnison River Above Mouth Nr Lazear
USGS 09136100
3,960 cfs 6.2 ft
Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie
USGS 09132960
271 cfs 2.5 ft
Gunnison River At Delta
USGS 09144250
6,000 cfs 6.0 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

Popular Destinations

Ski Area Snowpack Air Temperature 5 Day Forecast
Hesperus Ski Area 39" 38° 0.82"
Telluride -1" 45° 7.46"
Kendall Mountain -1" 45° 7.46"
Durango Mountain Resort 0" 61° 0"
Sunlight Mountain Resort 0" 58° 0"
Silverton Mountain 47" 47° 7.93"
River Run Streamflow Length Class
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 10800.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Avalanche Down 1650.0cfs 12.0 Mi III
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) 5480.0cfs 1.7 Mi III- to IV
South Mineral Creek 520.0cfs 0.5 Mi V to V+
Bogan Canyon 1650.0cfs 6.85 Mi III to III+
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 10800.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 10800.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Cemetery 4340.0cfs 12.0 Mi II+ to III+
Barrel Springs 5480.0cfs 4.0 Mi IV+ to V+
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park 5480.0cfs 6.0 Mi II to III
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle 10800.0cfs 3.25 Mi II
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 10800.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black) 4340.0cfs 7.0 Mi II
Barrel Springs 5480.0cfs 4.0 Mi IV+ to V+
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) 5480.0cfs 1.7 Mi III- to IV
Two Rivers to South Canyon 10800.0cfs 5.0 Mi II+ to III
Gunnison Gorge 3290.0cfs 14.0 Mi III to IV-
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle 10800.0cfs 3.25 Mi II
New Castle to Silt 10800.0cfs 7.6 Mi II
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 10800.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park 10800.0cfs 0.25 Mi II to IV-

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