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Rapid CO Class IV

Sledgehammer

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

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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
Sledgehammer
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

(Info from 2200) Sledge can be run differently depending on flows but at 2k start left you will see the first big hole that covers the whole middle to right side of the river, This drop is called bird drop. once past work back to the middle quickly, run the big rooster then back bow left and work back to the left. The river lets you catch your breath for a moment before pulling back in before 2 large holes, run similar as before bow left staying out of the holes in the middle. be careful with the eddy in the middle and the rock at the bottom known as tractor beam due to its tendency to pull boats into it when guides arent paying attention.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
3.3 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