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:: Tributary - Big Cimarron, Big Cimarron Campground Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Tributary - Big Cimarron, Big Cimarron Campground Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Gunnison River |
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Tributary - Big Cimarron, Big Cimarron Campground Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Big Cimarron Campground |
| Take Out: |
Cimarron Rd. Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
< 500 cfs, V+ > 500 cfs , Portage
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| Gradient: |
Average 144 fpm, Highest 240 fpm |
| Run Length: |
10.2 milies |
| Current Streamflow: |
167 cfs @ 05/26/2012 09:15 AM - CIMARRON RIVER NEAR CIMARRON, CO., reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
500 - 700 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Flows on this river are dependant on current snowpack. Catch this section when Silver Jack Dam is releasing or spilling 350 cfs because just below a diversion dam pulls out about 100 cfs. |
| 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 section of whitewater is very challenging, remote, and human impact is obvious in many places. Expect a long day of adventure with great scenery |
| Hazards: |
There are many challenging class V rapids on this section. While there are only 2 mandatory portages around rapids, expect to portage around new wood and the few barbed wire fences in the last couple of miles. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed private and public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Big Cimarron Campground at the put in |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 318 miles (5 hours 34 minutes) Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: Head east on Highway 50 from the town of Cimarron, in 2 miles turn south and head up the Big Cimarron Valley. The take out bridge is two miles up the valley.
Put In: From the take out continue up the valley for 12 miles to the Big Cimarron Campground, and put in. |
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