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Piney River

Piney Lake Campground to State Bridge

Colorado – US

Class
V+
Length
19 Mile(s)
Typical season
May to July
Author
KSC

Current Flow

15 CFS

Gauge height: 2.75 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:15 PM

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

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
PINEY RIVER NEAR STATE BRIDGE, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum600
Average1,000
Maximum1,200

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

Photos

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Description

This is a rarely run mank and wood infested class V section of whitewater.  I have not heard of runs in recent years due to the river being completely wood choked, but it may present a project for an ambitious kayaker looking for something new.

Rapids

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Access

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Camps

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Permit

No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.

Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

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