2025-12-06T23:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 PM Friday to 11 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel over mountain passes could be very difficult.
Summary
The run is best navigated by experienced paddlers with advanced skills in river reading and rapid negotiation. The river is narrow and fast-moving, with obstacles like boulders, overhanging trees, and steep drops that require precise maneuvering. The best time to float this section of water is during the spring runoff, which typically occurs in May and June. The recommended flow range for this section is 200-400 cfs, but it can be run up to 800 cfs with caution.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 57 cfs (5.87 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 85% |
| Optimal Range | 250-1000 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II+ to III |
| Elevation | 7,725 ft |
| Run Length | 4.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 16.7 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 5.2 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09066510 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Gore Creek
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Gore Creek Campground
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Tigiwon Community House
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Tigiwon
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Blue River
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Blue River Campground
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