2026-05-06T15:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Colorado. * WHEN...Until 3 PM MDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, which may impact the Wednesday morning commute. The heavy and wet nature of the snow may lead to damage to tree limbs.
Summary
This stretch of water features several challenging rapids, including Yarmony Rapid, Eye of the Needle, and Pinball. The river run is considered to be of moderate difficulty, requiring some previous whitewater experience. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer, when water levels are high. The recommended flow rate for this river run is between 1,500 and 2,500 cfs. Overall, the Pumphouse River Run is an exciting and challenging adventure for experienced rafters and kayakers.
Regional Streamflow Levels
15-Day Long Term Forecast
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 552 cfs (4.29 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 99% |
| Optimal Range | 600-8000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II- to III+ |
| Elevation | 7,356 ft |
| Run Length | 14.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 15 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 894 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 5.3 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09058000 |
Pumphouse Rec Site Campsite
Ueberfluss Campsite
Pumphouse Rec. Site Campground
Pumphouse Rec Group Campsite A
Pumphouse Rec Group Campsite B
Pumphouse
Radium Rec Site Boat Ramp
Confluence Rec Site Boat Ramp
State Bridge Boat Ramp
State Bridge River Access
Two Bridges Boat Ramp
CO 9 Summit County
Pumphouse
Colorado River Segment 5
Colorado River Segment 4
Gore Canyon
South Section Line Sec 34, T1N, R83W To Confluence With Decker Creek
State Bridge to Burns
Green Mountain Reservoir
Lower Cataract Lake
Williams Fork Reservoir
Upper Cataract Lake
Nottingham Lake
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