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Hazard CO Class V

Pin Cushion

Cache La Poudre - 01. Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground (CO)

Monitor this Rapid
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
Pin Cushion
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Pin Cushion is a technical Class V rapid with a critical left-side line that demands precise boat positioning to avoid a dangerous pin spot on river-right. Paddlers must execute a hard left boof move to clear a series of exposed rocks and hydraulics that can quickly trap boats, requiring expert-level boat control and decisive line selection. Failure to maintain the left trajectory risks serious consequences, including potential entrapment or boat/gear damage.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
9.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
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01. Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground
Cache La Poudre
V+ 11.8 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater