Riverbend (Tibbet'S) To New Castle River Run | Colorado Whitewater Streamflow Levels

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

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

Gauge

Streamflow

Stage

Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie
USGS 09132995

2 cfs

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

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"

Snotel Site

Snowpack

24hr Change

North Lost Trail
SNOTEL 669

10"

Ripple Creek
SNOTEL 717

37"

-1"

Elk River
SNOTEL 467

Bison Lake
SNOTEL 345

58"

Park Reservoir
SNOTEL 682

55"

-1"

Butte
SNOTEL 380

34"

Old Battle
SNOTEL 673

64"

-1"

Webber Springs
SNOTEL 852

Whiskey Park
SNOTEL 859

-1"

Battle Mountain
SNOTEL 317

Schofield Pass
SNOTEL 737

42"

-3"

Red Mountain Pass
SNOTEL 713

30"

-27"

Little Snake River
SNOTEL 1047

-2"

Campground	Campsites	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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