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Road 36 (Stapleton) Bridge: low-clearance bridge

Dolores - 02. West Fork to McPhee Reservoir (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Dolores River at Dolores, Co. Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Hazard: Low wire bridge (7.6mi): not passable above 3,000 cfs

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Road 36 (Stapleton) Bridge: low-clearance bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This bridge becomes low-clearance above about 3000 cfs. It is not recommended for rafts at high flow. Rafters will need to duck, and possibly ship oars.

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.9 mi
Directions
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02. West Fork to McPhee Reservoir
Dolores
II-III 14.6 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater