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SPENCER HEIGHTS

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Cache La Poudre River

Spencer Heights

Class V- TO V Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 45 CFS

Too High
53°, Slight Chance Showers Then Chance Showers

The Spencer Heights River Run in Colorado offers a thrilling Class III-IV whitewater experience, with challenging rapids such as Sledgehammer and Staircase. This section of the Arkansas River also features several large boulders and tight channels that require precise maneuvering. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring runoff, typically from May to early June, with recommended flows between 1200-2500 cfs. Overall, the Spencer Heights River Run is a thrilling adventure for experienced paddlers looking for a challenging run in a beautiful setting.

Weather today, A slight chance of showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Status Too High
Class Level V- to V
Elevation 5,245 ft
Run Length 2.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 45.4 cfs
Gauge Height 2.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000
20 cfs 1.4 ft
Muddy Creek Above Antelope Creek Nr. Kremmling
USGS 09041090
3 cfs 2.3 ft
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass
USGS 06614800
0 cfs 2.0 ft
St. Vrain Creek At Lyons
USGS 06724000
56 cfs 3.1 ft
Grand River Ditch At La Poudre Pass
USGS 09010000
-999 cfs 0.1 ft
Boulder Cr At North 75Th St Nr Boulder
USGS 06730200
24 cfs 4.5 ft
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal
USGS 06751150
33 cfs 2.4 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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