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LOWER BLUE (GREEN MOUNTAIN TO SPRING CREEK)

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Blue River

Lower Blue (Green Mountain To Spring Creek)

Class II+ TO III

STREAMFLOW: 108 CFS

Too Low
66°, Slight Chance Showers Then Chance T-Storms

The Lower Arosyaqui River Run in Colorado on the Blue River is a Class II-III section of water with several obstacles including boulders, small drops, and rapids. The best time to float this section of water is from May to September with recommended CFS levels of 200-1000. This run is suitable for intermediate paddlers with experience in Class II and III rapids. Paddlers should be prepared for swift currents and narrow passages. Overall, this scenic stretch of river is a fun and exciting adventure for those looking for a moderate whitewater experience.

Weather today, A slight chance of showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Status Too Low
Class Level II+ to III
Elevation 7,739 ft
Run Length 3.8 Mi
Gradient 50 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 108 cfs
Gauge Height 2.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09057500

Nearby Snowpack and Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Ewing Ditch At Tennessee Pass
USGS 09062000
9 cfs 0.7 ft
Lake Fork Below Sugar Loaf Reservoir
USGS 07082500
17 cfs 0.5 ft
Wurtz Ditch Near Tenneessee Pass
USGS 09062500
27 cfs 1.1 ft
Hunter Creek Near Aspen
USGS 09074000
8 cfs 1.1 ft
Fryingpan River Near Ruedi
USGS 09080400
232 cfs 2.0 ft
North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie
USGS 09078500
125 cfs 3.8 ft
Arkansas River Near Leadville
USGS 07081200
338 cfs 6.3 ft
Tarryall Creek At Upper Station
USGS 06696980
54 cfs 5.9 ft
Fryingpan River Near Thomasville
USGS 09078600
270 cfs 2.9 ft
Fryingpan River At Meredith
USGS 09080100
360 cfs 3.0 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change
Webber Springs
SNOTEL 852
7" -1"
Tower
SNOTEL 825
53" -1"
Vail Mountain
SNOTEL 842
1" 1"
Whiskey Park
SNOTEL 859
2" -1"
Fool Creek
SNOTEL 1186
16" -1"
Elliot Ridge
SNOTEL 1120
2" 1"
Elk River
SNOTEL 467
1" 0"
Berthoud Summit
SNOTEL 335
19" -1"
Arapaho Ridge
SNOTEL 1030
23" 0"
Sand Lake
SNOTEL 731
46" -1"
Med Bow
SNOTEL 1196
43" -6"
Buckskin Joe
SNOTEL 938
1" 1"
Hoosier Pass
SNOTEL 531
12" 0"
Park Cone
SNOTEL 680
2" 0"
Little Snake River
SNOTEL 1047
4" 3"
Old Battle
SNOTEL 673
62" -2"
Mccoy Park
SNOTEL 1040
3" 0"
Butte
SNOTEL 380
31" -3"
Blackhall Mtn
SNOTEL 1119
10" -1"
Rabbit Ears
SNOTEL 709
1" 0"
Lake Irene
SNOTEL 565
6" -2"
Fremont Pass
SNOTEL 485
27" 3"
North French Creek
SNOTEL 668
18" -2"
High Lonesome
SNOTEL 1187
1" 1"
Zirkel
SNOTEL 1033
1" -1"
Grizzly Peak
SNOTEL 505
8" -2"
Loveland Basin
SNOTEL 602
14" -2"
Columbine
SNOTEL 408
1" 0"

Popular Destinations

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Halfmoon 7 10,294 ft
Mayqueen 27 9,884 ft
Davis Springs 7 7,984 ft
Blodgett 6 8,836 ft
Williams Fork Reservoir - SWA 24 7,848 ft
Molly Brown 49 9,897 ft
Pumphouse 14 7,491 ft
Gore Creek 25 8,720 ft
Blue River 24 8,472 ft
Prairie Point 33 8,002 ft
Tigiwon 9 9,994 ft
Halfmoon West 16 9,932 ft
Baby Doe 50 9,913 ft
Hornsilver 7 8,843 ft
Matchless 17 9,903 ft
Elliott Creek 15 8,018 ft
Kite Lake 5 12,043 ft
Cataract Creek 5 8,578 ft
Beaver Creek Unti - Hot Sulphur State Wildlife Area 10 7,592 ft
Silver Dollar 43 9,905 ft
Willows 35 7,973 ft
Belle of Colorado 19 9,924 ft
Elbert Creek 17 10,095 ft
Father Dyer 26 9,953 ft
Gold Park 11 9,246 ft
Halfmoon East 6 9,923 ft
Camp Hale Memorial 21 9,318 ft
Mcdonald Flats 13 7,955 ft
Tabor 44 9,897 ft
Ski Area Snowpack Air Temperature 5 Day Forecast
Loveland 14" 48° 0.31"
Ski Cooper 1" 52° 3.92"
Steamboat Ski Resort 0" 66° 0"
Keystone Resort -1" 54° 0"
Copper Mountain Resort 0" 59° 0"
Breckenridge Ski Resort 0" 59° 0"
Arapahoe Basin 14" 48° 0.31"
Beaver Creek Resort 3" 68° 0"
SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch 1" 57° 0"
Vail 1" 59° 0"
Aspen Mountain 0" 56° 4.34"
River Run Streamflow Length Class
Upper-Upper Ten Mile 609.0cfs 3.0 Mi III+ to IV-
Milk Run 1540.0cfs 4.0 Mi II+ to III-
Breckenridge Whitewater Park (Town Run) 103.0cfs 0.25 Mi II+ to III
Upper Gore Creek 808.0cfs 4.0 Mi II+ to III
Upper Blue (Blue River CG to Columbine Landing) 1050.0cfs 3.0 Mi III to IV-
Middle Ten Mile 609.0cfs 3.0 Mi III+ to IV
Dowd Chute 476.0cfs 1.0 Mi III+ to IV+
Pumphouse 1460.0cfs 14.0 Mi II- to III+
State Bridge to Two Bridges 1460.0cfs 4.8 Mi I to II+
Fractions 1540.0cfs 7.0 Mi III to III+
Upper Gore Creek 808.0cfs 4.0 Mi II+ to III
Lower (Bottom Four) 704.0cfs 1.0 Mi V to V+
Buena Vista Whitewater Park 1540.0cfs 1.0 Mi II+ to III+
Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle) 1690.0cfs 17.0 Mi III- to III+
Clear Creek of the Arkansas 364.0cfs 2.5 Mi IV+ to V-
The Upper 704.0cfs 8.0 Mi V to V+
Silverthorne Town Run 254.0cfs 0.5 Mi II to III-
State Bridge to Burns 1460.0cfs 20.0 Mi I to II+
Pine Creek (Granite to Numbers) 1540.0cfs 6.0 Mi III+ to V-
Salida Town Run (Stone Bridge to Salida WW Park) 1540.0cfs 12.0 Mi II to III
Numbers 1540.0cfs 4.9 Mi III+ to IV+
Browns Canyon (Fisherman's Bridge to Stone Bridge) 1540.0cfs 13.0 Mi III to IV-
Lower Eagle (Edwards Water Plant to Eagle) 1690.0cfs 17.0 Mi III- to III+
Upper Ten Mile 609.0cfs 2.0 Mi IV+ to V
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek) 108.0cfs 3.8 Mi II+ to III
Northgate Canyon 1840.0cfs 9.8 Mi III- to III+
Gore Canyon 1460.0cfs 9.0 Mi IV to V+
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek) 108.0cfs 3.8 Mi II+ to III
Lower Snake 243.0cfs 4.0 Mi III to III+
Lower Ten Mile 609.0cfs 3.0 Mi II to III
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek) 108.0cfs 3.8 Mi II+ to III
Lower Blue (Green Mountain to Spring Creek) 108.0cfs 3.8 Mi II+ to III

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