Paradox And Mesa Canyon (Bedrock To Gateway)


This 2 to 3 day stretch of the Dolores is a nice family scenic float (when the water is running).  Paradox and Mesa canyons offer a nice wilderness experience and several camps. From Bedrock until you reach Paradox Canyon there is mostly flatwater.

Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Dolores River are between a bare minimum of 500cfs and a high of 4,500cfs. River conditions sourced from USGS 09180000, the Dolores River Near Cisco Remember only watercraft are permitted at Paradox and Mesa Canyon (Bedrock to Gateway).

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Area Hydrology

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Mill Creek Below Sheley Tunnel
USGS 09183600 		3 cfs 1.4 ft
Colo River Blw Grd Valley Div Nr Palisade Co
USGS 09106150 		1,270 cfs 4.1 ft
Dolores River At Bedrock
USGS 09169500 		6 cfs 0.3 ft
Dolores River Near Cisco
USGS 09180000 		94 cfs 7.0 ft
Colorado River Near Colorado-Utah State Line
USGS 09163500 		2,370 cfs 3.0 ft
South Creek Above Reservoir Near Monticello
USGS 09378170 		0 cfs 0.2 ft
Gunnison River Near Grand Junction
USGS 09152500 		878 cfs 2.7 ft
Dolores River At Dolores
USGS 09166500 		55 cfs 2.1 ft
Colorado River Near Cisco
USGS 09180500 		2,360 cfs 2.0 ft
Dolores River Near Gateway
USGS 09179450 		86 cfs 6.7 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change
East Willow Creek
SNOTEL 461 		1" 1"
Columbine Pass
SNOTEL 409 		1" 2"