South Canyon To Riverbend (Tibbet'S) River Run | Colorado Whitewater Streamflow Levels

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 Tibbets river run on the Colorado River is a Class III-IV section with challenging rapids and several obstacles, including boulders and tight turns. The best time to float this section is from May to September with a recommended flow of 1,500 to 3,000 cfs. This run requires experienced paddlers as the rapids can be technical and require precise maneuvering. The highlight of the run is the challenging S-kick rapid, which requires careful navigation. Overall, this section of the Colorado River offers a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers looking for a challenging run.

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

Gauge	Streamflow	Stage
North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset USGS 09132500	2,950 cfs	4.4 ft
Surface Creek At Cedaredge USGS 09143500	251 cfs	2.3 ft
Gunnison River At Delta USGS 09144250	5,160 cfs	5.5 ft
Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie USGS 09132960	228 cfs	2.2 ft
Taylor River At Almont USGS 09110000	1,020 cfs	3.3 ft
Muddy Creek At Bardine USGS 09131500	987 cfs	6.3 ft
East River At Almont Co. USGS 09112500	1,730 cfs	5.5 ft
Uncompahgre River At Delta USGS 09149500	510 cfs	4.0 ft
Smith Fork Near Lazear USGS 09129600	140 cfs	6.0 ft
Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie USGS 09132995	2 cfs	ft

Gauge

Streamflow

Stage

North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset
USGS 09132500

2,950 cfs

4.4 ft

Surface Creek At Cedaredge
USGS 09143500

251 cfs

2.3 ft

Gunnison River At Delta
USGS 09144250

5,160 cfs

5.5 ft

Hubbard Creek At Highway 133 At Mouth Nr Bowie
USGS 09132960

228 cfs

2.2 ft

Taylor River At Almont
USGS 09110000

1,020 cfs

3.3 ft

Muddy Creek At Bardine
USGS 09131500

987 cfs

6.3 ft

East River At Almont Co.
USGS 09112500

1,730 cfs

5.5 ft

Uncompahgre River At Delta
USGS 09149500

510 cfs

4.0 ft

Smith Fork Near Lazear
USGS 09129600

140 cfs

6.0 ft

Terror Creek At Mouth Near Bowie
USGS 09132995

2 cfs

Snotel Site	Snowpack	24hr Change
Whiskey Park SNOTEL 859	2"	-1"
Webber Springs SNOTEL 852	7"	-1"
Elk River SNOTEL 467	1"	0"
Bison Lake SNOTEL 345	56"	-2"
Schofield Pass SNOTEL 737	39"	-3"
Old Battle SNOTEL 673	62"	-2"
Ripple Creek SNOTEL 717	36"	-1"
Little Snake River SNOTEL 1047	4"	3"
Red Mountain Pass SNOTEL 713	27"	-3"
Battle Mountain SNOTEL 317	4"	3"
Park Reservoir SNOTEL 682	53"	-2"
North Lost Trail SNOTEL 669	11"	1"
Butte SNOTEL 380	31"	-3"
Sandstone Rs SNOTEL 732	1"	2"

Snotel Site

Snowpack

24hr Change

Whiskey Park
SNOTEL 859

-1"

Webber Springs
SNOTEL 852

-1"

Elk River
SNOTEL 467

Bison Lake
SNOTEL 345

56"

-2"

Schofield Pass
SNOTEL 737

39"

-3"

Old Battle
SNOTEL 673

62"

-2"

Ripple Creek
SNOTEL 717

36"

-1"

Little Snake River
SNOTEL 1047

Red Mountain Pass
SNOTEL 713

27"

-3"

Battle Mountain
SNOTEL 317

Park Reservoir
SNOTEL 682

53"

-2"

North Lost Trail
SNOTEL 669

11"

Butte
SNOTEL 380

31"

-3"

Sandstone Rs
SNOTEL 732

Campground	Campsites	Elevation
White Owl	6	10,705 ft
Bogan Flats	36	7,609 ft
Himes Peak	11	8,794 ft
East Marvine	7	8,114 ft
Vaughn Lake	6	9,474 ft
Meadow Lake	10	9,574 ft
Erickson Springs	18	6,830 ft
Deep Lake	35	10,475 ft
McClure	8	8,187 ft
Marvine	22	8,164 ft
Paonia State Park	13	6,467 ft
Rifle Mountain County Park	30	7,175 ft
Supply Basin	7	10,767 ft

Ski Area	Snowpack	Air Temperature	5 Day Forecast
Sunlight Mountain Resort	0"	69°	0"

River Run	Streamflow	Length	Class
Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black)	3690.0cfs	7.0 Mi	II
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)	5020.0cfs	1.7 Mi	III- to IV
Oh Be Joyful	2650.0cfs	1.0 Mi	V
Pumphouse to Double Bridges	5730.0cfs	12.5 Mi	I to II-
New Castle to Silt	9580.0cfs	7.6 Mi	II
Crystal Mill Falls	1540.0cfs	None Mi	V- to V
Two Rivers to South Canyon	9580.0cfs	5.0 Mi	II+ to III
Catherine Store Section	1720.0cfs	4.0 Mi	II to II+
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)	9580.0cfs	3.5 Mi	II to III
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle	9580.0cfs	3.25 Mi	II
Avalanche Down	1540.0cfs	12.0 Mi	III
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)	9580.0cfs	3.5 Mi	II to III
Barrel Springs	5020.0cfs	4.0 Mi	IV+ to V+
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
Gunnison Gorge	2950.0cfs	14.0 Mi	III to IV-
Waterfall to Confluence	1720.0cfs	1.0 Mi	V-
South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)	9580.0cfs	3.5 Mi	II to III
Bogan Canyon	1540.0cfs	6.85 Mi	III to III+
Barrel Springs	5020.0cfs	4.0 Mi	IV+ to V+
Riverbend (Tibbet's) to New Castle	9580.0cfs	3.25 Mi	II
Cemetery	3690.0cfs	12.0 Mi	II+ to III+
Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek)	5020.0cfs	1.7 Mi	III- to IV
Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park	9580.0cfs	0.25 Mi	II to IV-

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