Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 300.0 – 3,200.0 CFS
Low-moderate to high-moderate flows.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Parkdale Recreational Launch Site, (Twelve miles west of Cañon City on Colorado US HWY 50.)
There is a sign for Parkdale Recreation Area. The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is administered by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
This is an AHRA put-in. A Colorado Parks and Wildlife Pass will cover you. Or, pay the AHRA a Daily Parks Pass for $10/car (2024 rate).
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Rapid
III
El Primero
Rapid
II+
El Segundo
Rapid
II
El Tercero
Rapid
III
Pumphouse / Dam rapid
Rapid
III
Caretakers
Rapid
IV
Sunshine Falls
Rapid
III+
The Greatful Dead
Rapid
IV
Sledgehammer
Rapid
IV
Hey Diddle Diddle / Car Crash
Rapid
IV
The Narrows
Rapid
IV
Wall Slammer
Rapid
III
Corkscrew
Rapid
IV
Boat Eater
Rapid
IV
Triple Drop
Rapid
IV
Corner Pocket
Rapid
III+
Lions Head
Rapid
III+
Tombstone
Rapid
III
Risky Business
Rapid
III
Pipeline
Rapid
II+
Diversion Dam
View Full Run
10. Parkdale Launch to Canon City (Royal Gorge)
Arkansas
III-IV(V)
10.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater