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Rapid CO

Rapids/feature?

Gunnison - 01. Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Gunnison River near Gunnison, Co. Downstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Optimal Flows: 700 - 3000 cfs. Data collected via paddler feedback as part of 2013 Gunnison River Flow Study.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rapids/feature?
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A long island splits the flow. It appears there may be a ledge/wave/hole in the left channel just before the channels rejoin.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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01. Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir
Gunnison
II(III) 20.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater