Salida Town Run (Stone Bridge To Salida Ww Park)
Class II TO III Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 144 CFS
Too Low57°, Slight Chance T-Storms Then Chance Showers And Breezy
The Salida Town Run on the Arkansas River in Colorado is a popular river run that covers the section from the Stone Bridge to the Salida WW Park. This section of water is rated Class II-III, and features several exciting rapids such as the "Cottonwood" and "Spikebuck" rapids. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer months when water levels are typically higher, with flow rates between 900-2000 cfs. There are several river obstacles to watch out for, including rocks and small drops, and paddlers should exercise caution when navigating through these areas.
Weather today, A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 57. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Status | Too Low |
Class Level | II to III |
Elevation | 8,629 ft |
Run Length | 12.0 Mi |
Streamflow Discharge | 144 cfs |
Gauge Height | 11.0 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Arkansas River Below Granite
USGS 07087050 |