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:: Tributary - Henson Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Tributary - Henson Creek Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Gunnison River |
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Tributary - Henson Creek Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Above Nellie Creek |
| Take Out: |
0.5 mile up 20 RD from Lake City |
| Difficulty: |
Class V
- , Portage
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| Gradient: |
Average 120 fpm, Maximun 185 fpm |
| Run Length: |
6.7 miles |
| Good Level: |
> 200 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Flows for this section 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 in June, depending on current snow conditions it sometimes runs as early as May and as late as July. |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Pool drop class V- rapids, remote gorge with difficult portages. This creek has 2 days that have been destroyed by the water and the area is full of disintegrating man made objects. |
| Hazards: |
Wood on this creek is a constant issue. Watch out for mining debris scattered throughout the creek. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Public forest, possible private mining areas |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Some campsites are located at the take out. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 236 (6 hours 1 minute) Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From the town of Lake City take Road 20 towards Engineer Pass. The take out is about ½ mile out of town.
Put In: The put in is about 6 miles further up stream at Nellie Creek. |
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