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RiverBrain

Colorado – US

Class
III+ to IV-
Length
3 Mile(s)
Put-in elevation
10,239 Feet
Typical season
May to June
Author
Erik Larsson

Current Flow

35 CFS

Gauge height: 1.92 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM

0.00/hr (12h) 0.00/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
TENMILE CREEK BL NORTH TENMILE C, AT FRISCO, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum600
Average800
Maximum1,000

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

This section is rarely run but does go in a big year. If Ten Mile is going well then there's enough for this, which is technically the S. Fork of TenMile Creek. Put in on the road to Leadville where the river goes under the road near the base of Climax Mine's lower tailings pond. A pre scout for wood is recommended. I clear expect Class III/IV boogie water and mini-canyon. Take out at the Copper Gas Station or continue downstream to class V Upper Ten Mile. 

Rapids

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Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Near Climax 10,239 Feet No No No All Vehicles

Put in just below the bridge. Be sure to park on the East side of the road, west side is property of Climax Mine. 

Camps

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Permit

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Fishing

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