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LOWER NORTH FORK

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Cache La Poudre River

Lower North Fork

Class III Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 93 CFS

Too High
58°, Mostly Sunny Then Slight Chance T-Storms

The Lower North Fork River Run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting stretch of river that offers Class II-III rapids. The run is about 7 miles long and features several fun obstacles such as Widowmaker, Cougar, and Dragon's Tongue. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer months when the water levels are high and the rapids are more challenging. The recommended flow for this river run is between 400 and 800 cfs. Overall, the Lower North Fork River Run is a great option for intermediate-level rafters looking for a fun and thrilling adventure in Colorado.

Weather today, A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Status Too High
Class Level III
Elevation 5,245 ft
Run Length 11.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 92.5 cfs
Gauge Height 3.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Clear Creek At Golden
USGS 06719505
104 cfs 4.0 ft
North Clear Creek Above Mouth Nr Blackhawk
USGS 06718550
18 cfs 4.3 ft
Clear Creek Abv West Fork Clear Creek Nr Empire Co
USGS 06715000
24 cfs 3.7 ft
West Fork Clear Creek Abv Mouth Nr Empire
USGS 06716100
26 cfs 4.4 ft
Fall River Near Idaho Springs
USGS 06717000
8 cfs 3.9 ft
Cherry Creek At Denver
USGS 06713500
47 cfs 3.6 ft
Bobtail Creek Near Jones Pass
USGS 09034900
1 cfs 2.3 ft
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