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Rapid CO Class III

Corkscrew

Arkansas - 10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge) (CO)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Arkansas River at Parkdale, Co. Upstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 3,200.0 CFS

Low-moderate to high-moderate flows.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Corkscrew
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Corkscrew is a great rapid to catch your breath for a moment after running the narrows. Start river center to center left and just work to stay center, stay off the rocks bottom left of the corner. Right after the rocks theres a good hit before rounding the corner to boat eater.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
4.9 mi
Directions
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10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
Arkansas
III-IV(V) 10.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater