Upper North Fork
Colorado – US
- Class
- IV+ to V-
- Length
- 9 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 60 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 7,087 Feet
- Typical season
- May to June
- Author
- Joshua Darnell
Current Flow
53 CFS
Gauge height: 2.63 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:10 PM
▼ -0.08/hr (12h) ▼ -0.04/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- N FK CACHE LA POUDRE R BLW HALLIGAN RES NR VA DALE Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 250 |
| Average | 300 |
| Maximum | 1,000 |
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.
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Description
The Upper NF of the poudre is a good scenic run with wilderness feel. Hopefully you catch this run with good flow and an open gate.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Trail to put in | 7,087 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | cross the bridge over the upper north fork on the cherokee park rd. and drive up the hill to the obvious lot on the right. park and hike south east along the trail a couple miles until you arive at the river. DO NOT TRESPASS on the private land.
Make sure gate is open prior to doint the drive by calling the forest service |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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