| Put In: |
CO Hwy 14 bridge at Big South Campground |
| Take Out: |
Tunnel Picnic Area |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
> 3 feet , Portage
|
| Gradient: |
120 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
2.4 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
534 cfs @ 05/26/2012 01:45 PM - CLAFTCCO -- CACHE LA POUDRE AT CANYON MOUTH NEAR FORT COLLINS, reading taken from DWR
|
| Flow Information (phone): |
Watertalk 303-831-7135, 1*, 19*. Cache La Poudre near Ft Collins, CO. This flow is usually determined by a vertical gauge at Pineview rapid. Click here to receive reports via email |
| Good Level: |
650-1300 cfs (3.0-4.0 ft on Pine View Gauge) |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This section is not recommended below 3 feet |
| Season Comments: |
June, July
|
| Primary Season: |
This section of river only runs a couple months of the year. Levels are dependent on current snow pack. Usually runs during June and sometimes in July. |
| Permit: |
No permit required |
| Character/Similar To: |
The Poudre is a small, shallow river. When the water is high the play is non-stop. When the river is low it becomes very technical. |
| Hazards: |
Poudre Falls is usually portaged although it has been run at levels below 3 feet. Because of the narrowness of the gorge logjams are often present. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 109 miles North of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: CO Hwy 14 bridge at Big South Campground.
Take-out: Tunnel Picnic Area on CO Hwy 14. |
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