Whitewater Run CO Class I(IV)

06. Pinon Bridge to Naturita

San Miguel

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Gauge Conditions
San Miguel River at Brooks Bridge near Nucla CO Downstream Primary
Runnable: 600.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Range of acceptable flows (see 2016 San Miguel Flow Report for more details)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Run Map
Description
This is a nice but complicated float through some private property below Norwood Canyon.  It's scenic like Norwood Canyon, starting to take on some Dolores feel, and certainly not crowded. However, there are two low-head dams, and several fences that cross the river posing serious threats to paddlers. San Miguel Watershed Association and others are working towards rehabilitating the dams to improve fish passage and navigability for boats. Currently the dams are unmarked and surprisingly tough to see. The fences? Welcome to western Colorado, stay very alert.

Hazards & Portages (2)

Caution: The following locations may require scouting or portaging. Always check current conditions.
Parkway Dam Hazard
Parkway Dam
4.1 mi
Reid Chatfield Dam Hazard
Reid Chatfield Dam
9.7 mi
Difficulty
Class I(IV)
Length
13.0 mi
Rapids
2
2 Hazards
Access Points
Put-in
38.2665, -108.4010
Take-out
38.2214, -108.5715
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