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RiverBrain

Colorado – US

Class
I to II-
Length
12.5 Mile(s)
Put-in elevation
6,398 Feet
Take-out elevation
6,303 Feet
Typical season
May to August

Current Flow

125 CFS

Gauge height: 1.30 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM

-0.42/hr (12h) -0.21/hr (24h)

Visual
Primary gauge
YAMPA RIVER ABOVE ELKHEAD CREEK NEAR HAYDEN, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum500
Average
Maximum

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

Pump house boat ramp east of Hayden to Double Bridges just west of Hayden. 12.5 River miles.

Rapids

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Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In Pumphouse 6,398 Feet No No Yes All Vehicles
Take-Out Double Bridges 6,303 Feet No No Yes All Vehicles

Camps

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Permit

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

Fishing

The following fish species are often found on this run.

Brown Trout

Brown Trout have a yellowish belly, with black and red spots on the sides. This fish is a fresh, coldwater fish and is found all over.

Rainbow Trout

The rainbow trout is a species of salmonid native to tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in Asia and North America.

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