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LOWER BLUE (GREEN MOUNTAIN TO SPRING CREEK)

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Blue River

Lower Blue (Green Mountain To Spring Creek)

Class II+ TO III Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 245 CFS

Too Low
50°, 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

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
North Fork Fryingpan River Near Norrie
USGS 09078500
13 cfs 2.5 ft
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000
22 cfs 1.4 ft
Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling
USGS 09041090
161 cfs 4.2 ft
Piney River Below Piney Lake
USGS 09058500
3 cfs 3.1 ft
Blue River At Blue River
USGS 09046490
5 cfs 0.4 ft
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch
USGS 09010500
36 cfs 4.5 ft
Tarryall Creek At Upper Station
USGS 06696980
2 cfs 4.7 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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