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FILTER PLANT

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Cache La Poudre River

Filter Plant

Class II TO III+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 59 CFS

Too Low
62°, Mostly Cloudy

The Filter Plant section of the Cache la Poudre River in Colorado is a popular Class II-III river run. 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.

Weather today, Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 8 to 13 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

Status Too Low
Class Level II to III+
Elevation 4,871 ft
Streamflow Discharge 59.1 cfs
Gauge Height 1.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
USGS 06752280

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass
USGS 06614800
0 cfs 2.0 ft
Boulder Cr At North 75Th St Nr Boulder
USGS 06730200
24 cfs 4.5 ft
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal
USGS 06751150
33 cfs 2.4 ft
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000
56 cfs 3.1 ft
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass
USGS 09010000
-999 cfs 0.1 ft
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000
20 cfs 1.4 ft
Big Dry Creek At Mouth Near Fort Lupton
USGS 06720990
71 cfs 1.9 ft
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