* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, and The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks. * WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
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.
Wind
Humidity
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 61 cfs (2.11 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 81% |
| Optimal Range | 350-1000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III+ to IV |
| Elevation | 9,111 ft |
| Run Length | 3.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 14.4 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.7 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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