South Canyon To Riverbend (Tibbet's)
Class II TO III Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 1,560 CFS
Runnable53°, Partly Sunny Then Slight Chance Showers
The South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet River Run) on the Colorado River in Colorado is a Class II-III section of water with some challenging rapids and obstacles, including boulder gardens, tight turns, and waves. The best time to float this section is from May to August with a recommended flow of 1,500-6,000 cfs. This section is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers with experience in Class III rapids. It is important to scout the rapids before running them and to wear proper safety gear.
Weather today, A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Status | Runnable |
Class Level | II to III |
Elevation | 5,707 ft |
Run Length | 3.5 Mi |
Gradient | 15 FPM |
Streamflow Discharge | 1560 cfs |
Gauge Height | 4.0 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs
USGS 09085100 |