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RiverBrain

Colorado – US

Class
III
Length
16 Mile(s)
Gradient
50 FPM
Typical season
April to July

Current Flow

85 CFS

Gauge height: 4.14 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 11:05 PM

-0.13/hr (12h) -0.07/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum700
Average900
Maximum1,200

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

This canyon is where the San Miguel drains out of the western side of the San Juan mountains.

Rapids

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Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In 145 Bridge No No No All Vehicles

Follow highway 145 east from Norwood, CO and park where the highway crosses the river.

Take-Out BB36 Road No No No All Vehicles

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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