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
The rapid presents a technical descent through a narrow constriction with potential for complex hydraulics and submerged boulder obstacles. Paddlers should be prepared for tight maneuvering and potential lateral currents that could complicate boat positioning, with careful route selection critical to successfully navigating the feature.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (13)
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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