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:: Avalanche-BRB Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Avalanche-BRB Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Crystal River |
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Avalanche-BRB Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Avalanche Creek |
| Take Out: |
BRB Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
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| Gradient: |
58 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
4.8 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
47 cfs @ 02/09/2012 01:00 PM - CRYSTAL RIVER AB AVALANCHE C, NEAR REDSTONE, CO., reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
Watertalk 303-831-7135, 5*, 12*. Crystal River above Avalanche Creek near Redstone, CO. |
| Good Level: |
500-2000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Flows in this river are dependant on current snowpack |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Primary Season: |
This river runs during the snowmelt season |
| Permit: |
No permit required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Great scenery for intermediate paddlers looking for an afternoon paddle |
| Hazards: |
Possible log hazards and extremely cold water. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Several USFS campgrounds along the river. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 178 miles West of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Pull off Hwy 133 at mile 57.
Take-out: Mile 62 at the bridge at the west entrance to the BRB Campground. |
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