Cache La Poudre River - Spencer Heights

Colorado-US  

Description

An excellent stretch of whitewater below the Joe Wright and the Big South fork best combined with one of the above stretches.  Scout the takeout eddy for Poudre Falls before running this section.  1/4 mile above the falls is Rocket Launcher, which deserves a scout.  Its capricious hole and short distance above Poudre Falls makes this drop also a frequent portage.

The two main rapids are Cyclotron Canyon (just below Poudre Falls) and Boneyard (just below the bridge), which are sure to leave any class V paddler with a smile on their face regardless of the flow.

Statistics

KSC
Class V- to V
Current Flow Visual or Unknown
Recommended Flow Minimum: 150.0
Average: 350.0
Maximum: 1500.0
Typical Season Begins: May
Ends: September
Recommended Use Kayaking: Yes
Rafting: No
Canoeing: No
SUP: No
Packrafting: No
Fishing: No
Primary Gauge VISUAL
Length 2.5 Mile(s)
Gradient FPM
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Boneyard

06-25-2016 -

Photo By: Heath

Subject: Spencer Mauk