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UPPER NARROWS

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Cache La Poudre River

Upper Narrows

Class V- TO V+ Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 42 CFS

Too High
60°, Partly Sunny

The Upper Narrows river run in Colorado is a Class IV+ rapids section that offers a thrilling and challenging experience for experienced kayakers and rafters. The run begins with a steep drop into a narrow canyon and features several large boulders and technical rapids. The best time of year to float this section is in the late spring or early summer when the water levels are high, with recommended flow rates of 600-1000 CFS. The river is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers due to the challenging rapids and potential hazards. It is important to be prepared with proper safety equipment and to check the water conditions and weather forecast before embarking on this run.

Weather today, Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming south 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

Status Too High
Class Level V- to V+
Elevation 5,245 ft
Run Length 0.5 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 41.9 cfs
Gauge Height 2.7 ft
Reporting Streamgage Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Michigan River Near Cameron Pass
USGS 06614800
0 cfs 2.0 ft
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal
USGS 06751150
33 cfs 2.4 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
Big Dry Creek At Mouth Near Fort Lupton
USGS 06720990
71 cfs 1.9 ft
Colorado River Bl Shadow Mountain Reservoir
USGS 09015000
20 cfs 1.4 ft
Boulder Cr At North 75Th St Nr Boulder
USGS 06730200
24 cfs 4.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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