2025-12-28T11:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 12 inches, with the heavier amounts north of I-70. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, the Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...From 11 AM Saturday to 11 AM MST Sunday. Snow will spread southward across the Front Range Mountains and Summit County Saturday afternoon and evening, with the heaviest snow expected to fall Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel will be hazardous, and may be difficult at times.
Summary
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.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 14 cfs (1.1 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 78% |
| Optimal Range | 250-400 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III to III+ |
| Elevation | 9,326 ft |
| Run Length | 4.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 16.1 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.1 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09047500 |
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Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Lowry Campground
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Lowry
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Prospector Campground
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Prospector
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Windy Point Group Campground
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Pine Cove
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Lower Snake
Silverthorne Town Run
Lower Ten Mile
Breckenridge Whitewater Park (Town Run)
Middle Ten Mile
Upper Ten Mile
Giberson Bay Day Use Fishing Site
Shelf Lake
Gibson Lake
Officers Gulch Pond
Curtain Ponds