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* WHAT...Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures reaching 18 to 25 degrees. * WHERE...All of the Front Range urban corridor and northeast plains. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be possible. Freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation.
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.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
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 | 26.4 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.4 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06752280 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
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
Bingham Hill Park
Freedom Square
Hickory Village Park
City Park Nine
Lory State Park
Watson Lake
Douglas Reservoir
North Shields Ponds
Horsetooth Reservoir
McMurry Ponds
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