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Nebraska · Unknown Co.

Upper Elkhorn RIver

· 58 mi · Class
Optimal: 500–1500 CFS · USGS #06799315
1,015 avg
591CFS
6.84 ft gauge height
Optimal
↓Falling slowly (-14 cfs/hr)
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 1,015 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #06799315
Designated Water Trail · State

About

Designated as a water trail, the Upper Elkhorn River runs 58 miles with an average flow of 1,015 CFS. Optimal paddling conditions occur between 500 and 1,500 CFS, monitored through USGS gauge 06799315. The Upper Elkhorn River Canoe Trail provides the primary access corridor for this stretch.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waning Gibbous
88% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
8:54 AM
Moonrise
4:28 AM
Moonset
1:20 PM
★ Moon underfoot
8:54 PM
Next full moon: Jun 2926 days
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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