Pinnacle to Parkdale
Colorado – US
- Class
- III
- Length
- 8.7 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 33 FPM
- Typical season
- January to January
- Author
- Megan R
Current Flow
265 CFS
Gauge height: 2.29 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM
▲ 2.83/hr (12h) ▲ 1.42/hr (24h)
- Primary gauge
- ARKANSAS RIVER AT PARKDALE, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 600 |
| Average | — |
| Maximum | 3,500 |
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
The put-in for this section at Pinnacle Rock is located at Highway 50 mile 258.2. The take-out, which is also the put-in for the popular Royal Gorge section, is located at Highway 50 mile 266.6. Spikebuck is an intermediate access point about a third of the way through the run. Scout Three Rocks and Spikebuck from the road.
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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