Ralph Price Reservoir
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.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Ralph Price Reservoir section offers a unique upstream paddling challenge, requiring sustained uphill effort through a controlled reservoir environment. Paddlers should expect minimal whitewater features and anticipate a Class I technical exercise focused on navigation and endurance rather than traditional downstream rapids. Care should be taken to follow reservoir access regulations and understand potential water level fluctuations.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (14)
Rapid
IV
Peak To Peak Hwy
Waterfall
V+
Cascade #1
Waterfall
V+
Cascade #2
Rapid
IV
Rock Creek
Rapid
III
Cow Creek
Rapid
V
California Section
Waterfall
V+
Steep Section
Waterfall
V+
Clam Shack
Waterfall
V+
Significant Rapid
Waterfall
V
Eye of the Needle
Waterfall
V+
The Slot
Portage
I
Button Rock Dam
Portage
IV
Longmont Reservoir/Dam
Rapid
III
The Takeout
View Full Run
01. Peak to Peak Hwy to Buttonrock Preserve
Saint Vrain Creek, North
V+
11.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater