Waterfall To Confluence
The normally run section of Daisy Creek (not to be confused with the upper section) starts below a lovely but not runnable waterfall. If you have a good 4WD car, cross the Slate, drive up the road to an overlook where you can see the 40 foot waterfall and hike down to its base. The run starts here and ends at the confluence with the Slate. Frequently, people continue on for another 2 miles down the Slate. There is no gauge on this run, but the Slate can be used as a reference point. This run is easier than OBJ, but offers a taste of the slides and waterfalls this area is famous for. A few years ago, the wood that gives Big Wood falls its name got blown out and lowered the pool. Be cautious of the shalllow pool here on river right. This has caused injuries in the past.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Daisy Creek are between a bare minimum of 500cfs and a high of 2,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 09081000, the Roaring Fork River Near Emma
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Waterfall to Confluence.
Run Stats
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | V- |
| Elevation | 6,479 ft |
| Run Length | 1.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 213 cfs |
| Gage Height | 4.8 ft |
| Air Temperature | 59° |
| River | Daisy Creek |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Roaring Fork River Near Emma
USGS 09081000 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Roaring Fork River Ab Difficult C Nr Aspen
USGS 09073300 |
21 cfs | 1.1 ft |
|
North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset
USGS 09132500 |
267 cfs | 2.0 ft |
|
Eagle R Bl Wastewater Treatment Plant At Avon
USGS 09067020 |
144 cfs | 3.2 ft |
|
Gunnison River Near Gunnison
USGS 09114500 |
435 cfs | 1.3 ft |
|
Taylor River At Almont
USGS 09110000 |
140 cfs | 1.6 ft |
|
Cochetopa Creek Below Rock Creek Nr Parlin
USGS 09118450 |
38 cfs | 2.2 ft |
|
Taylor River Below Taylor Park Reservoir
USGS 09109000 |
89 cfs | 3.5 ft |
|
Taylor River At Taylor Park
USGS 09107000 |
79 cfs | 1.5 ft |
|
Lake Fork Blw Lake San Cristobal Nr Lake City
USGS 09123450 |
33 cfs | 4.1 ft |
|
Lake Creek Near Edwards
USGS 09067200 |
22 cfs | 0.5 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Buffalo Park
SNOTEL 913 |
34" | -1" |
|
Stump Lakes
SNOTEL 797 |
39" | -1" |
|
Upper Rio Grande
SNOTEL 839 |
3" | -3" |
|
crested butte 6.2 n, co
SNOTEL CO-GN-18 |
33.42" | -1.14" |
|
Columbine
SNOTEL 408 |
39" | -2" |
|
Rabbit Ears
SNOTEL 709 |
36" | -2" |
|
Overland Res.
SNOTEL 675 |
18" | -2" |
|
Butte
SNOTEL 380 |
26" | 0" |
|
Brumley
SNOTEL 369 |
35" | -1" |
|
Grayback
SNOTEL 1058 |
12" | -1" |
|
Moon Pass
SNOTEL 1124 |
20" | 0" |
|
Lynx Pass
SNOTEL 607 |
18" | -2" |
|
Nast Lake
SNOTEL 658 |
11" | -2" |
|
Tower
SNOTEL 825 |
82" | -1" |
|
Ripple Creek
SNOTEL 717 |
54" | -2" |
|
gothic
SNOTEL GTHC2 |
38.7" | -0.41" |
|
Cochetopa Pass
SNOTEL 1059 |
9" | -2" |
|
Wager Gulch
SNOTEL 1188 |
22" | 0" |
|
yampa 5.1 s, co
SNOTEL CO-RT-26 |
5.28" | -1.24" |
|
Lily Pond
SNOTEL 580 |
28" | -2" |
|
Independence Pass
SNOTEL 542 |
39" | -1" |
|
Bear River
SNOTEL 1061 |
27" | 0" |
|
North Lost Trail
SNOTEL 669 |
29" | -2" |
|
Red Mountain Pass
SNOTEL 713 |
54" | -1" |
|
Vallecito
SNOTEL 843 |
32" | -2" |
|
Mc Clure Pass
SNOTEL 618 |
20" | -1" |
|
Burro Mountain
SNOTEL 378 |
26" | -2" |
|
Beaver Ck Village
SNOTEL 1041 |
18" | -1" |
|
Park Cone
SNOTEL 680 |
27" | -1" |
|
Upper Taylor
SNOTEL 1141 |
30" | -1" |
|
Idarado
SNOTEL 538 |
27" | -2" |
|
pitkin 1.1 sw, co
SNOTEL CO-GN-59 |
2.17" | -1.29" |
|
Crosho
SNOTEL 426 |
18" | -50" |
|
pagosa springs 9.1 nnw, co
SNOTEL CO-MN-1 |
7.11" | -1.26" |
|
Molas Lake
SNOTEL 632 |
33" | -2" |
|
Beartown
SNOTEL 327 |
45" | 0" |
|
Middle Creek
SNOTEL 624 |
47" | -1" |
|
Upper San Juan
SNOTEL 840 |
60" | -1" |
|
Ivanhoe
SNOTEL 547 |
46" | 0" |
|
Weminuche Creek
SNOTEL 1160 |
34" | -3" |
|
Dry Lake
SNOTEL 457 |
26" | -3" |
|
Slumgullion
SNOTEL 762 |
37" | -1" |
|
Mccoy Park
SNOTEL 1040 |
22" | -3" |
|
Trapper Lake
SNOTEL 827 |
12" | -1" |
|
Bison Lake
SNOTEL 345 |
53" | 0" |
|
Kiln
SNOTEL 556 |
25" | -2" |
|
Wolf Creek Summit
SNOTEL 874 |
74" | -1" |
|
Chapman Tunnel
SNOTEL 1101 |
32" | -1" |
|
Schofield Pass
SNOTEL 737 |
57" | -1" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothic | 4 | 9,657 ft | |||
| Avalanche | 13 | 7,320 ft | |||
| Stevens Creek - Curecanti Recreation Area | 54 | 7,540 ft | |||
| Palisades Senior RV Park | 59 | 7,680 ft | |||
| Lost Lake | 19 | 9,621 ft | |||
| Lake Irwin | 32 | 10,400 ft | |||
| Dry Gulch - Curecanti Area | 10 | 7,583 ft | |||
| Elk Creek - Curecanti Area | 160 | 7,575 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Highlands | 30" | 45° | 11.69" |
| Aspen Mountain | 39" | 45° | 11.37" |
| Crested Butte Mountain Resort | 26" | 42° | 10.75" |
| Sunlight Mountain Resort | 20" | 49° | 5.77" |
| Buttermilk Mountain | 30" | 45° | 11.69" |
| Snowmass | 30" | 45° | 11.69" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oh Be Joyful | 435.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V |
| Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park | 1290.0cfs | 6.0 Mi | II to III |
| Barrel Springs | 1290.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | IV+ to V+ |
| Bogan Canyon | 142.0cfs | 6.85 Mi | III to III+ |
| Crystal Mill Falls | 142.0cfs | None Mi | V- to V |
| Cemetery | 460.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | II+ to III+ |
| Two Rivers to South Canyon | 1770.0cfs | 5.0 Mi | II+ to III |
| Carbondale to Westbank (Pink to Black) | 460.0cfs | 7.0 Mi | II |
| Glenwood Springs Whitewater Park | 1770.0cfs | 0.25 Mi | II to IV- |
| Waterfall to Confluence | 213.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V- |
| Castle Creek | 140.0cfs | 2.0 Mi | IV+ to V- |
| Catherine Store Section | 213.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | II to II+ |
| Barrel Springs | 1290.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | IV+ to V+ |
| Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) | 1290.0cfs | 1.7 Mi | III- to IV |
| Avalanche Down | 142.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | III |
| Shoshone (Power Plant to Grizzly Creek) | 1290.0cfs | 1.7 Mi | III- to IV |