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MAIN SECTION

Whitewater River Run





Wyoming Big Thompson

Main Section

Class IV+ TO V Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 104 CFS

Too Low
61°, Mostly Sunny Then Chance Showers And Breezy

The main section river run on the Laramie River in Wyoming offers Class II to III rapids and stretches for 29 miles from Woods Landing to Fort Steele. The river is known for its beautiful scenery, with high canyon walls and abundant wildlife. However, there are several obstacles to be aware of, including sweepers, logs, and strainers. It is recommended to float this section during the late spring and early summer when water levels are high, with a recommended flow of 300-800 cfs. Overall, the Laramie River offers a fun and challenging paddle for intermediate and advanced paddlers.

Weather today, A 50 percent chance of showers after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Status Too Low
Class Level IV+ to V
Elevation 7,128 ft
Run Length 3.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 104 cfs
Gauge Height 4.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage Laramie River At Laramie
USGS 06660000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Leavenworth Creek @ Mouth Nr Georgetown
USGS 06714800
3 cfs 3.5 ft
Blue River Near Dillon
USGS 09046600
52 cfs 4.6 ft
Chicago Creek Blw Devils Canyon Nr Idaho Sprgs Co
USGS 06717400
11 cfs 0.8 ft
Keystone Gulch Near Dillon
USGS 09047700
5 cfs 2.1 ft
Snake River Near Montezuma
USGS 09047500
7 cfs 1.3 ft
Harvard Gulch At Harvard Park
USGS 06711575
2 cfs 9.9 ft
Big Dry Creek Blw C-470 At Highlands Ranch
USGS 06710150
1 cfs 1.7 ft
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