Lodore To Echo Park
This run is also known as the Gates of Lodore and was run by the Powell expeditions in the 1800's. Since this run's flow is controlled by Flaming Gorge Dam the season runs all year. Permits are tough to come by but this run should be on your multi-day todo list.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Green River are between a bare minimum of 800cfs and a high of 6,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 09315000, the Green River At Green River
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Lodore to Echo Park.
Run Stats
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | III to III+ |
| Elevation | 4,045 ft |
| Run Length | 19.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 14 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 9450 cfs |
| Gage Height | 8.7 ft |
| Air Temperature | 94° |
| River | Green River |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Green River At Green River
USGS 09315000 |
|
Hells Half Mile
Class III to IV |
|
Winnies Rapid
Class II |
|
Upper Disaster Falls
Class III to III+ |
|
Lower Disaster Falls
Class III to III+ |
|
Harp Falls
Class III to III+ |
|
Triplet Falls
Class III to III+ |
|
Unnamed Rapid
Class II to II+ |
|
Unnamed Rapid
Class II |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
White River Near Watson
USGS 09306500 |
1,100 cfs | 3.5 ft |
|
Green River Near Greendale
USGS 09234500 |
1,160 cfs | 8.7 ft |
|
Big Brush Creek Abv Red Fleet Res
USGS 09261700 |
117 cfs | 1.0 ft |
|
White River Below Boise Creek
USGS 09306290 |
463 cfs | 3.2 ft |
|
Green River Near Jensen
USGS 09261000 |
9,150 cfs | 6.0 ft |
|
Yampa River At Deerlodge Park
USGS 09260050 |
7,810 cfs | 7.3 ft |
|
Corral Gulch Near Rangely
USGS 09306242 |
0 cfs | 1.1 ft |
|
Little Snake River Near Lily
USGS 09260000 |
1,550 cfs | 3.8 ft |
|
Green River Near Green River
USGS 09217000 |
800 cfs | 1.1 ft |
|
Yellow Creek Near White River
USGS 09306255 |
1 cfs | 4.8 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook - Browns Wildlife Area | 20 | 5,358 ft | |||
| Echo Park - Dinosaur National Monument | 17 | 5,094 ft | |||
| Gates of Lodore - Dinosaur National Monument | 17 | 5,348 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| White River | 463.0cfs | 37.0 Mi | II |
| Split Mountain | 888.0cfs | 8.5 Mi | II+ to IV- |
| C Section | 800.0cfs | 11.0 Mi | II- to II |
| Swallow Canyon to Lodore | 888.0cfs | 19.2 Mi | I |
| Whirlpool Canyon - Echo Park to Rainbow Park | 888.0cfs | 16.5 Mi | II to III |
| Lodore to Echo Park | 2600.0cfs | 19.0 Mi | III to III+ |