City: Red Cliff, CO
County: Eagle
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.50749800, -106.37831500
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
V
Put-in
Homestake Creek - 01. 1/4 mi above confluence with Eagle River
480 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 60.00-200.00 cfs
Homestake Creek at Gold Park, Co.
Whitewater Runs on Eagle River
8 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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IV-V(V+)
Put-in at this location
02. Redcliff to Tigiwon Rd/FR 707
4.4 mi
120 ft/mi
IV(V)
Take-out at this location
01. Camp Hale to Red Cliff (Source)
4.7 mi
III-IV
Downstream from here (3.6 mi to put-in)
03. FR 707 to Forest Service Visitors Center (Minturn Town Run)
4.6 mi
IV
Downstream from here (8.3 mi to put-in)
04. Forest Service Visitor Center to River Run (Dowd Chute)
1.4 mi
70 ft/mi
III
Downstream from here (9.5 mi to put-in)
05. River Run to Edwards
8.0 mi
60 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (19.9 mi to put-in)
06. Edwards to Eagle
15.8 mi
36 ft/mi
III
Downstream from here (33.0 mi to put-in)
07. Eagle to Gypsum
8.0 mi
37 ft/mi
II(III)
Downstream from here (40.8 mi to put-in)
08. Gypsum to Dotsero
9.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on the Eagle River in Red Cliff provides access to one of Colorado's significant whitewater rivers. The Eagle River is a large stream system spanning over 60 miles with substantial elevation drop and consistent flow, making it a popular destination for whitewater paddling. With an average flow of 642 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 52.2 feet per mile, the river offers dynamic whitewater conditions suitable for experienced paddlers. The take-out location at Red Cliff allows boaters to exit the river after running sections of this major Colorado waterway.
The river's characteristics indicate moderately fast current and continuous gradient typical of Colorado mountain streams. Water conditions vary seasonally with snowmelt typically increasing flows in spring and early summer. The drainage basin of 945 square miles contributes consistent water volume, though conditions can change rapidly based on weather and upstream precipitation. Paddlers should be prepared for cold water temperatures and assess their skills against current conditions before launching.
The river's characteristics indicate moderately fast current and continuous gradient typical of Colorado mountain streams. Water conditions vary seasonally with snowmelt typically increasing flows in spring and early summer. The drainage basin of 945 square miles contributes consistent water volume, though conditions can change rapidly based on weather and upstream precipitation. Paddlers should be prepared for cold water temperatures and assess their skills against current conditions before launching.