Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Optimal Flows: 700 - 3000 cfs. Data collected via paddler feedback as part of 2013 Gunnison River Flow Study.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
In this stretch of the Gunnison River near Almont, the rapid presents mixed water conditions with potential boulder gardens and unpredictable hydraulics. Paddlers should anticipate variable water levels that can dramatically change the rapid's character, with potential tight technical lines between rock formations and the need for precise maneuvering. Local knowledge and current river conditions are critical for safely navigating this section.
Location
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01. Almont to Blue Mesa Reservoir
Gunnison
II(III)
20.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater