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:: Gilman Gorge Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Gilman Gorge Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Eagle River |
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Gilman Gorge Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Redcliff |
| Take Out: |
Tigawan Rd above Minturn |
| Difficulty: |
Class IV
, Class V
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| Gradient: |
120 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
4 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
32 cfs @ 05/26/2012 12:00 PM - EAGLE RIVER AT RED CLIFF, CO., reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
Watertalk 303-831-7135, 5*, 15*. Eagle River at Redcliff, CO. |
| Good Level: |
300 to 500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This section is class IV+/V below 400 cfs and class V-/V at flows above 400 cfs. Flows for this river are dependant on current snowpack |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Primary Season: |
This section of river runs during the peak snowmelt season |
| Permit: |
No permit required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This section is fast moving class IV/V with some scenery, the scenery ends once you have entered the private mining area. |
| Hazards: |
Several log hazards, as well as a low bridge hazard where several railroad ties and other debris have fallen into the river. Rafts can make this run with expert paddlers on board. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 117 miles West of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Near Redcliff on Hwy 24. Park on the highway after crossing a suspension bridge. A rough road leads down to the river.
Take-out: Tigawon Road, FR 707. |
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