Lower Blue (Green Mountain To Spring Creek)
Class II+ TO III Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 245 CFS
Too Low50°, Breezy. Chance Snow Showers Then Slight Chance Rain/Snow
The Lower Blue Green Mountain to Spring Creek river run on the Blue River in Colorado is a Class II-III white water run with a few Class IV drops. The run is about 8 miles long and has multiple riffles, eddies, and standing waves. The best time to float this section is during the spring and early summer months with recommended flows of 500-1000 cfs. There are several river obstacles such as strainers, rocks, and downed trees that require skilled navigation. Overall, this run is perfect for intermediate paddlers looking for an exciting challenge.
Weather today, A chance of snow showers before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy, with a west wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Status | Too Low |
Class Level | II+ to III |
Elevation | 7,739 ft |
Run Length | 3.8 Mi |
Gradient | 50 FPM |
Streamflow Discharge | 245 cfs |
Gauge Height | 3.7 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Blue River Below Green Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09057500 |