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NSV

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Saint Vrain, North Fork (North Saint Vrain)

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Class V+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 147 CFS

Too High
42°, Chance Rain/Snow

The NSV River Run in Colorado is a challenging Class IV-V section of water that is best navigated by experienced kayakers and rafters. The run features numerous technical rapids, including the infamous Toilet Bowl and Staircase, as well as dangerous undercut rocks and steep drops. The ideal time to float this section of water is in the late spring or early summer, when the water levels are high, ranging from 600-1200 cfs. It is important to note that this section of water is not recommended for beginners or those without proper training and experience.

Weather today, A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Status Too High
Class Level V+
Elevation 5,305 ft
Run Length 13.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 147 cfs
Gauge Height 3.5 ft
Reporting Streamgage St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Blue River At Blue River
USGS 09046490
5 cfs 0.4 ft
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000
147 cfs 3.5 ft
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000
22 cfs 1.4 ft
Chicago Creek Blw Devils Canyon Nr Idaho Sprgs Co
USGS 06717400
10 cfs 0.7 ft
Big Thompson River At Mouth
USGS 06744000
44 cfs 1.4 ft
Big Thompson River At Loveland
USGS 06741510
43 cfs 1.2 ft
Plum Creek Near Sedalia
USGS 06709000
157 cfs 4.8 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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