Gauge Conditions
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
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This rapid on the Gunnison River presents a technical navigation challenge with multiple mid-stream boulder formations creating complex water dynamics. Paddlers should carefully scout potential line choices, paying close attention to potential hydraulic traps and shifting water channels between the rock clusters. While specific difficulty ratings are not established for this section, careful route selection and precise maneuvering are crucial for safe passage.
Location
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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
American Whitewater