Colorado · Unknown Co.

Colorado River

· 71 mi · Class
Optimal: 1050–3100 CFS · USGS #09070500
⚠45°F — Cold water immersion risk — review cold water safety before launching
2,051 avg
808CFS
2.13 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
↓Falling slowly (-16 cfs/hr)(-47 in 3h)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 2,051 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #09070500
Bureau of Land Managemant

Beginning at the Hot Sulpur Springs Pioneer Park Byers Canyon starts with flatwater and once in canyon has a Class IV drop into Troublesome Rapid. Beyond that there are a few read and run class III rapids before the takeout after the bridge on river left at Joe Gerrins Area. Flow dependent the run can continue another mile to the Lone Buck Unit on mostly flatwater. (.35 miles on BLM) &nbsp For More Information Visit: Kremmling Field Office - Bureau of Land Management

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