Whitewater Run CO Class II(III)

05. Burns to Dotsero

Colorado

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Gauge Conditions
Colorado River at Catamount Bridge, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: 800.0 – 8,800.0 CFS

Acceptable flow range - no maximum identified (Flows based on 2012 WFET Basin Report).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
Usually associated with optimal Burns hole levels, this run is likely a park and play for most kayakers. This feature is not worth a big drive, rather, if you are en-route to other nearby attractions, Burns could dial in a session. Great 3-day trip for beginner packrafters (we hitchhiked) or intermediates who like solitude/scenery. Scene of a few rodeos and epic beat downs, Burns has potential for good surf, and is otherwise a Class II section.
Difficulty
Class II(III)
Length
24.9 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
39.8740, -106.8910
Take-out
39.6490, -107.0640
Shuttle Info
Strangely, Google Maps takes you on a roundabout route. It's an interstate, which is easy and gives high speed, but Google says it's a _longer drive_ than the [Shuttle by Colorado River Road](http://tinyurl.com/ShuttleByColoradoRRoad). Pick your shuttle, and enjoy!
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
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