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:: Tributary - Anthracite Creek, Ruby Fork Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Tributary - Anthracite Creek, Ruby Fork Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Gunnison River |
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Tributary - Anthracite Creek, Ruby Fork Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Bridge over Ruby Fork |
| Take Out: |
Erikson Springs Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
+ , Portage
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| Gradient: |
Average 207 fpm, Highest 385 fpm |
| Run Length: |
11 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
1020 cfs @ 05/24/2013 04:15 PM - NORTH FORK GUNNISON RIVER NEAR SOMERSET, CO., reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
600 - 1,000 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
There is no gauge for this creek. Subtract the Muddy Creek below Paonia Reservoir Flow from the North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset Flow for an accurate flow on this creek |
| Season Comments: |
May, June
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| Primary Season: |
This section of river usually runs during normal snow melt season. Expect this section to run in May and June |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This is a long section of creek that demands an alert boater. The upper 5 miles are mostly class V, some rapids will require portaging because of wood. Expect alot of rocks and be ready to abuse your boat. Once the lower 5 miles is reached expect a very scenic canyon and clean class IV drops until the take out. |
| Hazards: |
The upper 5 miles contains many class V drops. Erosion in this young creek bed is constantly changing rapids and filling them with wood. At the put in there is a large portage through thick brush before you actually put in and run the creek. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Erikson Springs Campground at the take out |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 220 miles (4 hours 33 minutes) Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: Take out at Erikson’s Springs Campground
Put In: From Crested Butte take Kebler Pass Road, the put in is at the intersection of the road and the creek. |
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