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IDLEDALE TO MORRISON

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Bear Creek

Idledale To Morrison

Class IV+ TO V Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 86 CFS

Too High
76°, Mostly Sunny Then Chance Showers

The Idledale to Morrison river run in Colorado offers a challenging Class III-IV whitewater experience with a few notable rapids, including Mayhem and Backbreaker. This section of the Clear Creek river run is best navigated during late spring and early summer, when water levels are around 500 to 1000 CFS. While this run is not recommended for beginners, it is a favorite among experienced rafters and kayakers looking for a thrilling adventure on the water. Be sure to bring appropriate safety gear and always scout rapids before running them.

Weather today, A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 9 to 14 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

Status Too High
Class Level IV+ to V
Elevation 5,303 ft
Run Length 3.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 85.6 cfs
Gauge Height 3.1 ft
Reporting Streamgage Bear Creek At Mouth
USGS 06711500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore
USGS 06751490
30 cfs 7.4 ft
Arkansas River At Canon City
USGS 07096000
404 cfs 5.7 ft
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal
USGS 06751150
80 cfs 2.8 ft
Laramie River Near Glendevey
USGS 06657500
126 cfs 1.5 ft
Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000
267 cfs 3.4 ft
Turkey Creek Nr Stone City
USGS 07099235
0 cfs ft
Arkansas River At Portland
USGS 07097000
410 cfs 1.7 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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