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:: Tributary - Lake Fork, Gate Campground Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - Lake Fork, Gate Campground Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Gunnison River |
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Tributary - Lake Fork, Gate Campground Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Gate Campground |
| Take Out: |
Redbridge Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
30 fpm |
| Run Length: |
7 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
954 cfs @ 05/24/2013 04:00 AM - LAKE FORK AT GATEVIEW, CO., reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
> 700 cfs |
| 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, registration is required at the put in for this section because BLM wants to monitor the use of this section. |
| Character/Similar To: |
This section of river is a mellow class II stretch that flows through scenic ranchland. Beginners and families alike will enjoy this section of river. |
| Hazards: |
Beware of the Diversion Dam at river mile 4. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
The first 4 miles of this stretch are on private land so please stay in your boat. |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Gate Campground at the put in and Redbridge Campground at the take out. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 236 miles (6 hours 1 minute) Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: Gate Campground is located 10 miles down river of mile marker 79 on Highway 149.
Take Out: The take out at Red Bridge Campground is 2 miles north of Highway 149 on 25 Road. |
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