The Upper Fryingpan section rarely has adequate flows. The run is located roughly 10-20 miles upstream of Basalt. When it has sufficient water, it provides a fairly long set of fun class IVish boulder garden rapids. Most of the rapids have a creeky feel with ample eddy hopping opportunities and a few fun boof rocks. I expect wood is a frequent hazard in this area. I've only run this once and at a flow of 525 cfs. It was enough water, but would have been better with more.
| KSC | |
| Class | IV to IV+ |
| Current Flow |
364.0 CFS 06-26-2019 08:30 |
| Recommended Flow |
Minimum: 400.0 Average: 500.0 Maximum: 1000.0 |
| Typical Season |
Begins: April Ends: July |
| Recommended Use |
Kayaking: Yes Rafting: No Canoeing: No SUP: No Packrafting: No Fishing: No |
| Primary Gauge | FRYINGPAN RIVER NEAR THOMASVILLE |
| Length | 5.5 Mile(s) |
| Gradient | FPM |
Upper Frying Pan
06-05-2009 - low side of medium
Photo By: Tanner humphrey
Subject: Rob
