City: CO
County: Eagle
Type: Whitewater Access
Location: 39.71320000, -106.69799800
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III
Eagle River - 06. Edwards to Eagle
36 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 700.00-5000.00 cfs
Eagle River below Milk Creek near Wolcott, CO
Whitewater Runs on Eagle River
8 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II-III
This location is on this run
06. Edwards to Eagle
15.8 mi
36 ft/mi
III
Downstream from here (10.1 mi to put-in)
07. Eagle to Gypsum
8.0 mi
37 ft/mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (18.1 mi to put-in)
08. Gypsum to Dotsero
9.0 mi
III
Upstream from here (8.7 mi from take-out)
05. River Run to Edwards
8.0 mi
60 ft/mi
IV
Upstream from here (17.5 mi from take-out)
04. Forest Service Visitor Center to River Run (Dowd Chute)
1.4 mi
70 ft/mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (19.1 mi from take-out)
03. FR 707 to Forest Service Visitors Center (Minturn Town Run)
4.6 mi
IV-V(V+)
Upstream from here (23.1 mi from take-out)
02. Redcliff to Tigiwon Rd/FR 707
4.4 mi
120 ft/mi
IV(V)
Upstream from here (26.2 mi from take-out)
01. Camp Hale to Red Cliff (Source)
4.7 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This alternate access point on the Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado provides entry to a significant whitewater resource. The Eagle River is a large stream system spanning 60.48 miles with substantial elevation change, dropping over 3,155 feet total from its headwaters to the mouth. With an average flow of 642.61 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 52.2 feet per mile, this section offers dynamic whitewater conditions suitable for experienced paddlers.
The river's stream order of 7 indicates a large river system with considerable volume and power. Average water velocity of 3.03 feet per second combined with the gradient suggests consistent current and potential whitewater features. The drainage area of 945 square miles feeds the river through the Eagle County region. Paddlers should be prepared for fast-moving water and evaluate current conditions before launching, as whitewater characteristics can vary significantly with seasonal flow changes and recent precipitation.
Boaters using this access point should possess solid whitewater skills and be familiar with reading rapids and managing current. The Eagle River's scale and flow characteristics demand respect and proper preparation including appropriate safety equipment, knowledge of the specific section being paddled, and awareness of hazards typical to mountain whitewater rivers.
The river's stream order of 7 indicates a large river system with considerable volume and power. Average water velocity of 3.03 feet per second combined with the gradient suggests consistent current and potential whitewater features. The drainage area of 945 square miles feeds the river through the Eagle County region. Paddlers should be prepared for fast-moving water and evaluate current conditions before launching, as whitewater characteristics can vary significantly with seasonal flow changes and recent precipitation.
Boaters using this access point should possess solid whitewater skills and be familiar with reading rapids and managing current. The Eagle River's scale and flow characteristics demand respect and proper preparation including appropriate safety equipment, knowledge of the specific section being paddled, and awareness of hazards typical to mountain whitewater rivers.