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SOUTH CANYON TO RIVERBEND (TIBBET'S)

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Colorado River

South Canyon To Riverbend (Tibbet's)

Class II TO III

STREAMFLOW: 9,580 CFS

Runnable
79°, Slight Chance T-Storms

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 and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.

Status Runnable
Class Level II to III
Elevation 5,707 ft
Run Length 3.5 Mi
Gradient 15 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 9580 cfs
Gauge Height 7.2 ft
Reporting Streamgage Colorado River Below Glenwood Springs
USGS 09085100

Nearby Snowpack and Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Tomichi Creek At Gunnison
USGS 09119000
661 cfs 3.7 ft
Big Creek At Upper Station
USGS 09099500
1,350 cfs 3.1 ft
Gunnison River Near Gunnison
USGS 09114500
2,650 cfs 3.0 ft
Cimarron River Bl Squaw Creek
USGS 09127000
495 cfs 9.7 ft
Hunter Creek Near Aspen
USGS 09074000
8 cfs 1.1 ft
Crystal River Ab Avalanche C
USGS 09081600
1,540 cfs 3.6 ft
Roaring Fork River Near Emma
USGS 09081000
1,720 cfs 7.5 ft
Fryingpan River Near Ruedi
USGS 09080400
232 cfs 2.0 ft
Ohio Creek Above Mouth Nr Gunnison
USGS 09113980
356 cfs 4.3 ft
Gunnison River Below Gunnison Tunnel
USGS 09128000
1,040 cfs 3.4 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change
Schofield Pass
SNOTEL 737
39" -3"
Park Reservoir
SNOTEL 682
53" -2"
Whiskey Park
SNOTEL 859
2" -1"
Little Snake River
SNOTEL 1047
4" 3"
Old Battle
SNOTEL 673
62" -2"
Bison Lake
SNOTEL 345
56" -2"
North Lost Trail
SNOTEL 669
11" 1"
Butte
SNOTEL 380
31" -3"
Ripple Creek
SNOTEL 717
36" -1"
Sandstone Rs
SNOTEL 732
1" 2"
Battle Mountain
SNOTEL 317
4" 3"
Red Mountain Pass
SNOTEL 713
27" -3"
Webber Springs
SNOTEL 852
7" -1"
Elk River
SNOTEL 467
1" 0"

Popular Destinations

Campground Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Erickson Springs 18 6,830 ft
Marvine 22 8,164 ft
Deep Lake 35 10,475 ft
Bogan Flats 36 7,609 ft
Meadow Lake 10 9,574 ft
McClure 8 8,187 ft
Rifle Mountain County Park 30 7,175 ft
White Owl 6 10,705 ft
East Marvine 7 8,114 ft
Supply Basin 7 10,767 ft
Vaughn Lake 6 9,474 ft
Paonia State Park 13 6,467 ft
Himes Peak 11 8,794 ft
Ski Area Snowpack Air Temperature 5 Day Forecast
Sunlight Mountain Resort 0" 69° 0"
River Run Streamflow Length Class
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 9580.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Crystal Mill Falls 1540.0cfs None Mi V- to V
Bogan Canyon 1540.0cfs 6.85 Mi III to III+
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 9580.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Catherine Store Section 1720.0cfs 4.0 Mi II to II+
Pumphouse to Double Bridges 5730.0cfs 12.5 Mi I to II-
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 9580.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park 5020.0cfs 6.0 Mi II to III
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 9580.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park 9580.0cfs 0.25 Mi II to IV-
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) 5020.0cfs 1.7 Mi III- to IV
Avalanche Down 1540.0cfs 12.0 Mi III
Barrel Springs 5020.0cfs 4.0 Mi IV+ to V+
Waterfall to Confluence 1720.0cfs 1.0 Mi V-
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle 9580.0cfs 3.25 Mi II
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle 9580.0cfs 3.25 Mi II
Two Rivers to South Canyon 9580.0cfs 5.0 Mi II+ to III
Cemetery 3690.0cfs 12.0 Mi II+ to III+
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) 5020.0cfs 1.7 Mi III- to IV
Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black) 3690.0cfs 7.0 Mi II
Barrel Springs 5020.0cfs 4.0 Mi IV+ to V+
Oh Be Joyful 2650.0cfs 1.0 Mi V
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's) 9580.0cfs 3.5 Mi II to III
New Castle to Silt 9580.0cfs 7.6 Mi II
Gunnison Gorge 2950.0cfs 14.0 Mi III to IV-

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