Gauge Conditions

Dolores River near Bedrock, Co. Upstream Primary

Runnable: 800.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Acceptable flow range for rafts - other crafts may enjoy flows outside this range ((See Dolores 2011 Flow-Evaluation Report for more information).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Maverick Canyon Rapid features a technical line through a narrow channel with several mid-stream boulders that require precise maneuvering. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate a series of diagonal waves and potential hydraulics near the right bank, with the preferred route staying slightly left of center to avoid potential pin hazards.