Eagle River
🥇 Gold Medal
Eagle Co. · 60 mi · Class I–III
221CFS/ 4.37 ft
Flood→Stable
Optimal: 300–2000 CFS · USGS #09070000
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Colorado Gold Medal Trout Water · White River National Forest
The Eagle River flows through Vail and Minturn before joining the Colorado at Dotsero. Designated Gold Medal trout water below Vail, the Eagle offers accessible Class I–III whitewater alongside I-70 with dramatic Gore Range views. The annual Vail Valley kayak rodeo and easy access from Denver make it one of Colorado"s most popular intermediate runs.
Trip sections
Upper — Red Cliff to Minturn, Class II–III, mountain canyon
Middle — Minturn to Wolcott, Class II, Gold Medal tailwater
Lower — Wolcott to Dotsero, Class I–II, valley run to Colorado River
Outfitters
Lakota Guides
Eagle River rafting and fishing trips from Vail
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