* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Rabbit Ears Pass, Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until 11 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to a quarter mile or less. Near blizzard conditions are possible, especially Saturday morning. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, with road closures possible.
The best time to float this section is between May and August, with recommended CFS of 200 to 600. Some of the notable rapids include The Nozzle, The S-Turn, and The Maze. There are also some calmer stretches that offer opportunities for fishing and scenic views. Overall, this section is best suited for intermediate paddlers with previous whitewater experience.
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 61 cfs (2.11 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 81% |
| Optimal Range | 350-1000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III+ to IV |
| Elevation | 9,111 ft |
| Run Length | 3.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 867 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.9 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09050100 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Peak One Campground
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Peak One
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Pine Cove Campground
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Pine Cove
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Heaton Bay
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Heaton Bay Campground
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