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LOWER SNAKE

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Snake Of The Blue

Lower Snake

Class III TO III+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 17 CFS

Too Low
55°, Breezy. Chance Snow Showers Then Chance Rain/Snow

The lower Snake River run in Colorado offers a thrilling experience for intermediate to advanced kayakers and rafters. The river features class III-IV rapids with challenging obstacles such as the Lunch Counter, Big Kahuna, and Million Dollar Fishing Hole. The best time to float this section of water is from May to July when the water levels are high enough to navigate. The recommended minimum flow for this run is 1,500 cfs. It is important to note that this section of the Snake River is not suitable for beginners or inexperienced paddlers. Proper safety equipment and precautions should be taken to ensure an enjoyable and safe trip.

Weather today, A chance of snow showers before 1pm, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Status Too Low
Class Level III to III+
Elevation 9,326 ft
Run Length 4.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 17.4 cfs
Gauge Height 1.2 ft
Reporting Streamgage Snake River Near Montezuma
USGS 09047500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Chicago Creek Blw Devils Canyon Nr Idaho Sprgs Co
USGS 06717400
10 cfs 0.7 ft
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch
USGS 09010500
36 cfs 4.5 ft
Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling
USGS 09041090
161 cfs 4.2 ft
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000
22 cfs 1.4 ft
Piney River Below Piney Lake
USGS 09058500
3 cfs 3.1 ft
Blue River At Blue River
USGS 09046490
5 cfs 0.4 ft
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000
147 cfs 3.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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