| Put In: |
Colorado & Blue confluence |
| Take Out: |
Pumphouse Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
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| Gradient: |
39 ft/mi (68 ft/mi in canyon) |
| Run Length: |
9.2 miles (3.9 miles of flat) |
| Flow Information (phone): |
watertalk 303-831-7135, 5*, 7*. Colorado River near Kremmling, CO. |
| Good Level: |
800 cfs - 1500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
July, August, September, October
|
| Primary Season: |
Late fall, winter, and early spring runs are possible. Check flows.
|
| Permit: |
none needed |
| Character/Similar To: |
Except for Gore rapid and Kirschbaum it is mostly pool and drop. Lot's of class IV and IV+ that isn't named. |
| Hazards: |
Scout frequently if not familiar with the canyon. It is steep and rocky. Except for the late summer months, the water is very cold. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
The first 3.9 miles is private ranch land. In the canyon, the right shore has a railroad line. |
| Wilderness: |
partial |
| Camping on River: |
No, this is a class V day trip. The canyon walls are very steep. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 120 miles Northwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: From I-70 at Silverthorne, head north on Hwy 9 towards Kremmling, CO. Turn west off of Hwy 9 on Trough Road which is about .5 mile south of the Hwy 9 bridge crossing the Colorado. Proceed about .5 mile on this dirt road to a gate on the right hand side of the road. Go through the gate for about 1.2 miles to the put-in area. This road can be rough but is navigable by passenger cars
Take-out: Return to Trough Road and turn right. Continue about 10 miles down Trough Road and turn right at the road marked "Pumphouse". Continue 1.5 miles to the river. Fee camping is available including outhouses, picnic tables, and fireplaces.
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