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RiverBrain

Colorado – US

Class
II to IV-
Length
4 Mile(s)
Typical season
January to January
Author
Corey Niemeyer

Current Flow

65 CFS

Gauge height: 2.55 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM

-0.12/hr (12h) -0.06/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT DENVER Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum750
Average970
Maximum6,000

Recommended use

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

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

Photos

Biggest wave in play park at 920 cfs at REI · 03-14-2020 · Photo by Corey Niemeyer

Description

Start at Johnson Habitat Park (free parking) and take out at Globeville Landing Park. Both parks have easy access to the river and free parking.

 

The run starts about 2 miles above REI and takes out about a 2 miles below REI. Lots of man made boat shoots with fun class II and III+ waves. This streach can be run at pretty low water during off season. 

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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