Colorado · Unknown Co.

Escalante Creek

· 6.5 mi · Class
Optimal: 25–80 CFS · USGS #09151500
52 avg
28CFS
2.53 ft gauge height
Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 52 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #09151500
Bureau of Land Managemant

Escalante Creek is boatable for a short season after snowy winters and tends to run earlier than almost everything else in Colorado. Its is kayak only - very narrow. The run can be split into 2 sections; the upper and the lower gorge.The Upper section of Escalante is about 5 miles long and never steps beyond the class IV+ realm. The Lower Gorge is solid class V to Class V+ depending on flows. Escalante Canyon includes the Potholes Recreation Area, popular with extreme kayakers in the spring and picnickers in the summer. Restrooms and picnic tables are available for day-use recreation as

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