UPPER GORE CREEK

River Runs Kayaking Whitewater
November 21, 2024

SUMMARY

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 19.5 cfs
Gauge Height 5.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage Gore Creek At Mouth
USGS 09066510

The Upper Gore Creek river run in Colorado is a Class IV/V+ section of whitewater, with steep drops and technical challenges. 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.

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Watershed River Levels

111

Cubic Feet Per Second

42

Cubic Feet Per Second

500

Cubic Feet Per Second

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