Gauge Conditions

Dolores River near Bedrock, Co. Downstream Primary

Runnable: 800.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

These flows are for rafts - other crafts may enjoy flows outside this range (See Dolores 2011 Flow-Evaluation Report for more information).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Gypsum Valley marks a significant transition in the Dolores River's character, with complex routing requiring careful navigation through scattered boulder fields and potential mid-stream obstructions. Paddlers should anticipate technical maneuvering and potentially shifting channel conditions, with an intermediate-level access point on river right providing strategic scouting and potential put-in/take-out opportunities.