Norwood Canyon
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)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 700 |
| Average | 900 |
| Maximum | 1,200 |
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.
Photos
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Description
This canyon is where the San Miguel drains out of the western side of the San Juan mountains.
Rapids
No rapids added yet.
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
No river camps added yet.
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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