* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 65 to 85 mph expected. * WHERE...The Northern Front Range Foothills, The Southern Front Range Foothills, Fort Collins, Longmont, Boulder and the western suburbs of Denver. Strongest winds will be west of I-25 and north of I-70. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. Strongest winds expected Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.
The run features numerous technical rapids, including the infamous Toilet Bowl and Staircase, as well as dangerous undercut rocks and steep drops. The ideal time to float this section of water is in the late spring or early summer, when the water levels are high, ranging from 600-1200 cfs. It is important to note that this section of water is not recommended for beginners or those without proper training and experience.
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 38 cfs (2.98 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 128% |
| Optimal Range | 250-600 cfs |
| Status | Too High |
| Class Level | V+ |
| Elevation | 5,305 ft |
| Run Length | 13.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 21.5 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.8 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06724000 |
South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward
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3cfs |
Left Hand Creek Near Boulder
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-999cfs |
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
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22cfs |
Fourmile Creek At Orodell
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2cfs |
Boulder Creek Near Orodell
|
-999cfs |
Middle Boulder Creek At Nederland
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6cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Olive Ridge Campground
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Olive Ridge
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Allenspark Dispersed Camping
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Meadow Mountain Ranch
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Meeker Park Overflow
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Meeker Park Overflow Campground
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