LOWER EAGLE (EDWARDS WATER PLANT TO EAGLE)
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 21, 2024
SUMMARY
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 250 cfs (3.67 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 79% |
| Optimal Range | 750-5500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 7,398 ft |
| Run Length | 17.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 36 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 49.8 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Eagle R Bl Wastewater Treatment Plant At Avon
USGS 09067020 |
The lower Eagle Edwards Water Plant to Eagle River run in Colorado is a class II-III section of the river that is best floated during the late spring and early summer months when water levels are between 1,000-2,000 cfs. The run features several small rapids and obstacles, including the "Pinball" and "Boneyard" sections, which require some maneuvering skills. Overall, this stretch of the Eagle River is ideal for intermediate paddlers seeking a fun and challenging run.
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