2025-12-18T00:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Fort Collins, Boulder, and the western suburbs of Denver. * WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to midnight MST Wednesday Night. Strongest winds expected Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds will likely lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire.
Summary
The run starts at the Filter Plant Dam and ends at the take-out at Picnic Rock. The section has several obstacles, including a few class III rapids that can be challenging. The best time to float this section is from May to September when the water levels are between 300-800cfs. At higher levels, the run becomes more challenging, and some rapids become Class IV. Overall, the Filter Plant River Run is a great option for intermediate paddlers looking for a fun and challenging whitewater experience.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 4 cfs (0.81 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 190% |
| Optimal Range | 350-2000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II to III+ |
| Elevation | 4,871 ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | 9.7 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.2 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06752280 |
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Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ansel Watrous Campground
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Ansel Watrous
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Stove Prairie Campground
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Stove Prairie
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Lower Narrows
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Narrows
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Bridges River Access Point (Take-Out #2)
Filter Plant
Lower North Fork
Steven's Gulch to Bridges Take Out
Lower Narrows
Middle Narrows
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Freedom Square
Hickory Village Park
City Park Nine
Lory State Park
Watson Lake
Douglas Reservoir
North Shields Ponds
Horsetooth Reservoir
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