Salida Town Run (Stone Bridge To Salida Ww Park)
Class II TO III Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 436 CFS
Too Low60°, Sunny Then Chance Rain/Snow
The Salida Town Run on the Arkansas River in Colorado is a popular river run that covers the section from the Stone Bridge to the Salida WW Park. This section of water is rated Class II-III, and features several exciting rapids such as the "Cottonwood" and "Spikebuck" rapids. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer months when water levels are typically higher, with flow rates between 900-2000 cfs. There are several river obstacles to watch out for, including rocks and small drops, and paddlers should exercise caution when navigating through these areas.
Weather today, A chance of rain showers after noon, mixing with snow after 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 60. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Status | Too Low |
Class Level | II to III |
Elevation | 8,629 ft |
Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 436 cfs |
Gauge Height | 11.8 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Arkansas River Below Granite
USGS 07087050 |