Whitewater Run CO Class V+

01. Piney Crossing to State Bridge

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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 700.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

700 cfs minimum suggested flow and there is no maximum suggested flow (flows based on 2012 WFET Colorado Basin Report).

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Description
The Piney River is remote requiring commitment to attain. Roads accessing the put-in and headwaters are usually closed until 1 June. (Gated/locked) This river runs north toward State Bridge through remote and private terrain. Wood is a solid part of the equation on this high elevation creek. There is significant deadfall in the region. Alternate reference:  _The Floaters Guide to Colorado, D. Wheat_
Difficulty
Class V+
Length
19.3 mi
Gradient
129 ft/mi
max 400
Rapids
0
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
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