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Portage CO Class I

Button Rock Dam

Saint Vrain Creek, North - 01. Peak to Peak Hwy to Buttonrock Preserve (CO)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Description
If you manage to get past the rangers carry down the left side of the dam, not the sluice - which is further to the left. The outlet of the dam shoots water out Gauley style, big 40 foot roostertails where it hits the water.
Location
Type
Portage
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
11.2 mi
Directions
View Full Run
01. Peak to Peak Hwy to Buttonrock Preserve
Saint Vrain Creek, North
V+ 11.1 mi
Portage recommended — Scout before running and consider carrying around this feature.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater