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Whitewater River Run





Wyoming Big Thompson

Main Section

Class IV+ TO V Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 74 CFS

Too Low
65°, Sunny Then Showers Likely

The main section river run on the Laramie River in Wyoming offers Class II to III rapids and stretches for 29 miles from Woods Landing to Fort Steele. The river is known for its beautiful scenery, with high canyon walls and abundant wildlife. However, there are several obstacles to be aware of, including sweepers, logs, and strainers. It is recommended to float this section during the late spring and early summer when water levels are high, with a recommended flow of 300-800 cfs. Overall, the Laramie River offers a fun and challenging paddle for intermediate and advanced paddlers.

Weather today, A chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Status Too Low
Class Level IV+ to V
Elevation 7,128 ft
Run Length 3.0 Mi
Streamflow Discharge 74.4 cfs
Gauge Height 4.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage Laramie River At Laramie
USGS 06660000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Sand Creek At Colorado-Wyoming State Line
USGS 06659580
3 cfs 0.5 ft
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal
USGS 06751150
80 cfs 2.8 ft
Crow Creek At 19Th Street
USGS 06755960
3 cfs 1.6 ft
Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000
267 cfs 3.4 ft
Laramie River Near Glendevey
USGS 06657500
126 cfs 1.5 ft
North Fork Cache La Poudre R. At Livermore
USGS 06751490
30 cfs 7.4 ft
Laramie R Bl Pioneer Canal Nr Woods Landing
USGS 06659502
1,010 cfs 3.2 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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