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UPPER NARROWS

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Cache La Poudre River

Upper Narrows

Class V- TO V+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 93 CFS

Too High
58°, Mostly Sunny Then Slight Chance T-Storms

The Upper Narrows river run in Colorado is a Class IV+ rapids section that offers a thrilling and challenging experience for experienced kayakers and rafters. The run begins with a steep drop into a narrow canyon and features several large boulders and technical rapids. The best time of year to float this section is in the late spring or early summer when the water levels are high, with recommended flow rates of 600-1000 CFS. The river is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers due to the challenging rapids and potential hazards. It is important to be prepared with proper safety equipment and to check the water conditions and weather forecast before embarking on this run.

Weather today, A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Status Too High
Class Level V- to V+
Elevation 5,245 ft
Run Length 0.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 92.5 cfs
Gauge Height 3.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Bobtail Creek Near Jones Pass
USGS 09034900
1 cfs 2.3 ft
Clear Creek Abv West Fork Clear Creek Nr Empire Co
USGS 06715000
24 cfs 3.7 ft
Fall River Near Idaho Springs
USGS 06717000
8 cfs 3.9 ft
Cherry Creek At Denver
USGS 06713500
47 cfs 3.6 ft
North Clear Creek Above Mouth Nr Blackhawk
USGS 06718550
18 cfs 4.3 ft
Clear Creek At Golden
USGS 06719505
104 cfs 4.0 ft
West Fork Clear Creek Abv Mouth Nr Empire
USGS 06716100
26 cfs 4.4 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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