Colorado – US
- Class
- III to III+
- Length
- 7 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 45 FPM
- Typical season
- May to August
Current Flow
148 CFS
Gauge height: 11.08 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM
▼ -0.50/hr (12h) ▼ -0.25/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
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Recommended levels
| Minimum | 400 |
| Average | 1,000 |
| Maximum | 3,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Description
A great class III run. Watch for Frog Rock and House Rock.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frog Rock | IV | —–— | Stick to river left. The right side contain undercut rocks and sieves. If the left channel is blocked you should consider portaging this rapid |
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| 2 | Little Seidels | III | —–— | ||
| 3 | Narrows Falls | III | —–— | ||
| 4 | House Rock | III to IV | 120–6,000 |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Railroad Bridge Launch Site | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Use 371 Road from downtown Buena Vista. |
| Take-Out | Buena Vista Playpark | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Look at the Buena Vista Whitewater Park listing for info on getting to the play park. Located here: http://riverbrain.com/run/show/58?run=Buena+Vista+Whitewater+Park |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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