Whitewater Run CO Class III

04. Chukar to N. Fork

Gunnison

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Gauge Conditions
Gunnison River below Gunnison Tunnel, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: 280.0 – 15,000.0 CFS

Flows described here, have been reported by BLM Rangers and local outfitters as low, but still runnable. These flows were not identified in AWs 2013 Flow Study

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
One mile hike to the put in. Class III kayak run through a somewhat remote canyon with great river vibe. _Photo courtesy of www.JulieKeller.com._ A description of the rapids can be found here: https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/uploads/programs\_national-conservation-lands\_colorado\_gunnison-gorge\_NCA\_brochure\_HI.pdf
Difficulty
Class III
Length
13.0 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
38.6224, -107.8311
Take-out
38.7830, -107.8372
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater