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Rapid CO Class IV

Cabbage Shredder

Cache La Poudre - 05. Lower Narrows Campground to Steven's Gulch Access (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Cache LA Poudre River above Corral Creek IN Rmnp, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Cabbage Shredder
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Cabbage Shredder is a technical Class IV rapid featuring a tight, boulder-strewn channel with multiple powerful hydraulics and a demanding entry sequence. Paddlers must navigate a series of sharp rock formations and aggressive lateral waves, with the crux move requiring precise boat positioning to avoid potentially sticky holes on the river's right side. This rapid demands constant attention and advanced maneuvering skills, with significant consequences for missed lines or poor technique.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.1 mi
Directions
Navigate
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05. Lower Narrows Campground to Steven's Gulch Access
Cache La Poudre
IV-V+ 3.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater