2025-12-18T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 90 mph expected, with the strongest winds on the crest and east facing slopes of the Front Range including wind prone locations of the foothills. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, the Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, the Indian Peaks, the Northern Front Range Foothills, and the Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...From 8 AM Wednesday to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Summary
It starts off with some technical rapids and then moves into a continuous wave train section. The river run includes several obstacles, including boulders and sweepers. It is recommended to float this section of water from May to July, with a recommended flow of 500-1500 cfs. Overall, this river run is challenging but rewarding, and suitable for experienced rafters and kayakers.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 182 cfs (3.29 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 84% |
| Optimal Range | 250-4700 cfs |
| Status | Too High |
| Class Level | III- to IV+ |
| Elevation | 5,245 ft |
| Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 60 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 32.4 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.7 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06752000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Stove Prairie
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Stove Prairie Campground
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Lower Narrows
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Narrows
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Narrows Campground: Upper and Lower
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Dutch George
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Pineview River Access Point (Put-In, Take-Out)
Steven's Gulch to Bridges Take Out
Lower Narrows
Middle Narrows
Upper Narrows
Filter Plant
Indian Meadows Fishing Site
Seaman Reservoir
Parvin Lake
Dowdy Lake
West Lake