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MIDDLE NARROWS

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Cache La Poudre River

Middle Narrows

Class IV TO V- Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 161 CFS

Too High
42°, Chance Snow Showers Then Chance Rain/Snow

The Middle Narrows of the Cache La Poudre River in Colorado is an exciting and challenging Class IV run with multiple obstacles to navigate. The river features technical rapids, tight chutes, and steep drops that require expert maneuvering. The best time to float this section is typically from late May to early July when the water levels are highest, with recommended CFS levels between 500-1000 for optimal conditions. Kayakers and experienced rafters will enjoy the thrill of this challenging run, while beginners should avoid this section of the river. Overall, the Middle Narrows offers a thrilling and rewarding challenge for experienced river runners.

Weather today, A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Status Too High
Class Level IV to V-
Elevation 5,245 ft
Run Length 1.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 161 cfs
Gauge Height 3.2 ft
Reporting Streamgage Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Plum Creek Near Sedalia
USGS 06709000
157 cfs 4.8 ft
Blue River At Blue River
USGS 09046490
5 cfs 0.4 ft
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000
22 cfs 1.4 ft
Big Thompson River At Loveland
USGS 06741510
43 cfs 1.2 ft
Big Thompson River At Mouth
USGS 06744000
44 cfs 1.4 ft
Chicago Creek Blw Devils Canyon Nr Idaho Sprgs Co
USGS 06717400
10 cfs 0.7 ft
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000
147 cfs 3.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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