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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)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
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Recommended levels

Minimum400
Average1,000
Maximum3,000

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

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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