Avalanche Down
Colorado – US
- Class
- III
- Length
- 12 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 53.8 FPM
- Typical season
- May to August
Current Flow
137 CFS
Gauge height: 1.12 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM
▲ 0.42/hr (12h) ▲ 0.21/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- CRYSTAL RIVER ABV AVALANCHE CRK, NEAR REDSTONE, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 500 |
| Average | 700 |
| 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
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Description
A nice class III run of the Crystal that offers great scenery and intermediate boating.
Rapids
No rapids added yet.
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Avalanche Creek Road Bridge | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | |
| Take-Out | 108 Road Bridge | — | No | No | No | All Vehicles | This bridge can be used but there are multiple takouts possible once you near Carbondale, CO |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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