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:: Tributary - Cebolla Creek Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - Cebolla Creek Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Gunnison River |
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Tributary - Cebolla Creek Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Hwy 149 @ Cebolla Creek |
| Take Out: |
Blue Mesa Res. across from Cebolla Creek |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
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| Gradient: |
61 fpm |
| Run Length: |
14.5 miles |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Flows for this section of river are dependant on current snowpack. |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Primary Season: |
This usually runs during normal snowmelt season. Most years this will run May through July |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This creek is a long and remote run. Because this section is class III it gives intermediate boaters a feeling of adventure through a deep wilderness canyon. The first 10 miles have a tight creek feel while the last 4.5 miles are through flatwater. |
| Hazards: |
There may be logs either in the main current or across the entire creek. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
First 10 miles are in a canyon. The last 4 miles are through private property so stay in your boat. |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 219 miles (4 hours 36 minutes) Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: Leave the take out vehicle about 2 miles east of the bridge that crosses over the reservoir. Make sure it is visible from the water so you can paddle straight to it.
Put In: From the take out drive east on Highway 50, turn right onto Highway 149 and cross the bridge. Follow 149 until it crosses over Cebolla Creek. The put in is under the bridge. |
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