Colorado – US
- Class
- III to III+
- Length
- 4 Mile(s)
- Put-in elevation
- 9,246 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 9,025 Feet
- Typical season
- May to July
- Author
- Erik Larsson
Current Flow
29 CFS
Gauge height: 1.32 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:15 PM
▼ -0.17/hr (12h) ▼ -0.08/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- SNAKE RIVER NEAR MONTEZUMA, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 250 |
| Average | 300 |
| Maximum | 400 |
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
Put in anywhere is Keystone and run to the lake. Although this run must classify as III+, it is boring considering its gradient with little play, but not enough vert for the creek boat! Beautiful scenery and a surf wave in the Hwy 9 tunnel round out this run.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridge Surf Wave | I | —–— | The bridge under the highway is a steep concrete box. As the river gains momentum in this sluice it forms a nice surf wave at the very end of the tunnel. Moves are rarely possible but its a unique experience! |
Cannot be scouted. Run the bridge and look ahead as you approach to see if this is your cup of tea. |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Near Keystone | 9,246 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Watch for the first stoplight as you enter Keystone from the N. on Hwy 9. Park in the dirt pulloff just after the bridge over the river. There are a few hundred meters of flatwater between this putin and the action, but no legal access below exists. |
| Take-Out | Lake Dillon access at Summit Cove | 9,025 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Park in the large fishermans lot off Swan Mountain Road. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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