Escalante Bridge to Whitewater
Colorado – US
- Class
- I to II-
- Length
- 26 Mile(s)
- Typical season
- April to November
Current Flow
622 CFS
Gauge height: 2.51 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:30 PM
▲ 0.75/hr (12h) ▲ 0.38/hr (24h)
- Primary gauge
- GUNNISON RIVER NEAR GRAND JUNCTION, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 800 |
| Average | — |
| Maximum | — |
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.
Photos
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Description
This is mostly class I, with one or two class II. Excellent for beginners, or for folks that just want to relax on the river. Scenery is fantastic, with canyon walls up to 800 feet. This is runnable (albeit sluggish) below 1000 cfs. The entire trip is around 26 miles, but may be split by launching or taking out at Bridgeport, in the middle.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Escalante Bridge | — | Yes | No | Yes | All Vehicles |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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