* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 100 mph possible. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire in the foothills.
This section of water contains several technical rapids and obstacles, including the Class IV Gore Rapid, which features a steep drop and powerful currents. The river run difficulty is rated as Class III-IV, with high water flows potentially increasing the challenge. The best time of year to float this section is typically from May to early July, with recommended CFS levels ranging from 500 to 1,500. It is important to note that this section of the river is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers.
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 61 cfs (2.11 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 81% |
| Optimal Range | 400-1000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | IV+ to V |
| Elevation | 9,111 ft |
| Run Length | 2.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 32.9 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.9 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09050100 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Peak One Campground
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Peak One
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Pine Cove Campground
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Pine Cove
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Heaton Bay Campground
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Heaton Bay
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