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RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S) TO NEW CASTLE

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Colorado River

Riverbend (Tibbet's) To New Castle

Class II

STREAMFLOW: 8,940 CFS

Runnable
78°, Chance T-Storms

The Riverbend section of the Colorado River through Tibbet's is a class II-III run with several technical rapids and obstacles, including a few small drops and narrow chutes. The best time to float this section is during the late spring and early summer when the water levels are highest, with recommended flows of 800-1500 cfs. This run is suitable for intermediate paddlers with some previous experience on moving water. It is important to note that this section of the Colorado River can become crowded during peak season, so it is recommended to plan your trip accordingly.

Weather today, A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Status Runnable
Class Level II
Elevation 5,707 ft
Run Length 3.3 Mi
Gradient 15 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 8940 cfs
Gauge Height 7.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs
USGS 09085100

Nearby Snowpack and Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie
USGS 09132995
2 cfs ft
Gunnison River At Delta
USGS 09144250
5,000 cfs 5.4 ft
Uncompahgre River At Delta
USGS 09149500
510 cfs 4.0 ft
Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel
USGS 09128000
1,040 cfs 3.4 ft
Gunnison River Near Gunnison
USGS 09114500
2,430 cfs 2.9 ft
Ohio Creek Above Mouth Nr Gunnison
USGS 09113980
353 cfs 4.3 ft
Minnesota Creek Near Paonia
USGS 09134000
4 cfs ft
Tomichi Creek At Gunnison
USGS 09119000
755 cfs 4.0 ft
North Fork Gunnison River Below Paonia
USGS 09134100
3,540 cfs 3.8 ft
Surface Creek At Cedaredge
USGS 09143500
265 cfs 2.3 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change
North Lost Trail
SNOTEL 669
10" 1"
Ripple Creek
SNOTEL 717
37" -1"
Elk River
SNOTEL 467
1" 0"
Bison Lake
SNOTEL 345
58" 0"
Park Reservoir
SNOTEL 682
55" -1"
Butte
SNOTEL 380
34" 1"
Old Battle
SNOTEL 673
64" -1"
Webber Springs
SNOTEL 852
8" 0"
Whiskey Park
SNOTEL 859
3" -1"
Battle Mountain
SNOTEL 317
1" 0"
Schofield Pass
SNOTEL 737
42" -3"
Red Mountain Pass
SNOTEL 713
30" -27"
Little Snake River
SNOTEL 1047
1" -2"

Popular Destinations

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Supply Basin 7 10,767 ft
Rifle Mountain County Park 30 7,175 ft
Marvine 22 8,164 ft
Paonia State Park 13 6,467 ft
McClure 8 8,187 ft
East Marvine 7 8,114 ft
Meadow Lake 10 9,574 ft
Three Forks 4 7,599 ft
Rifle Falls State Park 18 6,527 ft
Ski Area Snowpack Air Temperature 5 Day Forecast
Sunlight Mountain Resort 0" 68° 0"
River Run Streamflow Length Class
Barrel Springs 4790.0cfs 4.0 Mi IV+ to V+
Two Rivers to South Canyon 8940.0cfs 5.0 Mi II+ to III
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) 4790.0cfs 1.7 Mi III- to IV
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle 8940.0cfs 3.25 Mi II
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 8940.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 8940.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black) 3330.0cfs 7.0 Mi II
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park 8940.0cfs 0.25 Mi II to IV-
Waterfall to Confluence 1500.0cfs 1.0 Mi V-
Crystal Mill Falls 1220.0cfs None Mi V- to V
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 8940.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Bogan Canyon 1220.0cfs 6.85 Mi III to III+
Cemetery 3330.0cfs 12.0 Mi II+ to III+
Oh Be Joyful 2430.0cfs 1.0 Mi V
Barrel Springs 4790.0cfs 4.0 Mi IV+ to V+
Catherine Store Section 1500.0cfs 4.0 Mi II to II+
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 8940.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Pumphouse to Double Bridges 5830.0cfs 12.5 Mi I to II-
Avalanche Down 1220.0cfs 12.0 Mi III
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 8940.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle 8940.0cfs 3.25 Mi II
New Castle to Silt 8940.0cfs 7.6 Mi II
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) 4790.0cfs 1.7 Mi III- to IV
Gunnison Gorge 2680.0cfs 14.0 Mi III to IV-
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park 4790.0cfs 6.0 Mi II to III

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