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Hazard CO Class V

Garbage Disposal

Big Thompson - 02. Fishing Pier to Forks Park (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Big Thompson Riv at Cr396 above Mouth near LA Salle,CO Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Garbage Disposal
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Garbage Disposal is a steep, technical 15-foot drop with multiple hazardous rock formations and potential for severe hydraulic recirculation. Paddlers must navigate a tight, precise line with minimal margin for error, avoiding undercut rocks and a powerful center hole that can easily trap and flip boats. Extreme caution and expert-level skills are required, with significant consequences for mistimed or incorrect approaches.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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02. Fishing Pier to Forks Park
Big Thompson
IV(V+) 4.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater