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Rapid CO Class IV

Snake Pit (Corkscrew)

Yampa - 04. Cross Mountain Gorge - 85 Rd to Deer Lodge Park Rd (CO)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 700.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Optimal flow range (based on 2012 Yampa-White Basin WFET Report).

Description

Snake pit or corkscrew is a large drop, at medium flows it has a curler wave at the top which can best be described as a corkscrew looking feature, hence the name! You can punch through it pretty easy, then ride the waves down the center. The Left side gets huge pit that you do not want to be in and the right is large rocks. hang on and have fun! 

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.1 mi
Directions
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04. Cross Mountain Gorge - 85 Rd to Deer Lodge Park Rd
Yampa
IV(V) 4.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater