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Rapid CO Class III

The canyon

Colorado - 01. Hot Sulphur Springs to Hwy 40 bridge (CO)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Colorado River at Windy Gap, near Granby, Co. Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The canyon
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Canyon rapid presents a technical Class III challenge with a series of tight, offset boulder gardens that demand precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared for a complex sequence of diagonal waves and potential hydraulic features, with the primary line requiring careful navigation between mid-stream and river right rock formations to avoid potentially sticky holes.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
1.7 mi
Directions
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01. Hot Sulphur Springs to Hwy 40 bridge
Colorado
IV 2.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater