Whitewater Run CO Class II(III)

08. Gypsum to Dotsero

Eagle River

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Gauge Conditions
Eagle River below Gypsum, Co. Upstream Primary
Runnable: 100.0 – 8,000.0 CFS

This range is the full range of gage readings, and not the range of boatable flows. The 2019 Eagle River Flow Study will define the Boatable Flows Range.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
The Gypsum to Dotsero section of the Eagle River winds through braided bends, passing through the Duck Ponds Open Space area, and meandering down to confluence with the Colorado River in Dotsero. The Glenwood Canyon Recreational Trail follows nearby and occasionally adjacent to the Eagle River making a bike shuttle an easy and fun option for this reach. The winding and braided nature of Gypsum to Dotsero depicts a mellow nature. Look for raptors in the tall Cottonwood adjacent to the river. High water on the Eagle River comes with the usual heads-up nature of looking out for strainers and sweeper cottonwood trees.
Difficulty
Class II(III)
Length
9.0 mi
Rapids
0
Access Points
Put-in
39.6491, -106.9522
Take-out
39.6439, -107.0730
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