Lower (First Box)
Colorado – US
- Class
- IV- to V
- Length
- 19.2 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 55 FPM
- Typical season
- April to June
- Author
- Mark
Current Flow
0 CFS
Gauge height: 0.36 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:15 PM
▼ -1.47/hr (12h) ▼ -0.73/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- PIEDRA RIVER NEAR ARBOLES, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 500 |
| Average | 1,700 |
| Maximum | 2,500 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
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Description
I've just done the lower canyon- great fun, beautiful sceneary. Needle's Eye was a scout from the shore, otherwise fun class IV boat scouting. Well worth doing if you are in the area early spring.
Rapids
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Access
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Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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