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Rapid CO Class III+

Tombstone

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
Tombstone
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

At all water levels run right of "Tombstone" aka the bridge pylon in the middle of the river. laterals can be pushy at some flows so run right with a bow right and you'll pass by no problem. 

The small buildings you see river left after passing Tombstone are part of the Royal Gorge Railway's christmas village in the winters.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
5.9 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