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:: Tributary - San Miguel, Sawpit Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - San Miguel, Sawpit Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Dolores River |
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Tributary - San Miguel, Sawpit Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Silverpick RD |
| Take Out: |
Fall Creek RD |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
> 800 cfs
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| Gradient: |
69 fpm |
| Run Length: |
7.3 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
441 cfs @ 05/26/2012 10:05 AM - SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO., reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
800 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
Flows on this river are dependant on current snowpack |
| Season Comments: |
June, July
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| Primary Season: |
This section ususally runs for a short time in June during peak snowmelt, sometimes this run will continue to have water through July |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Continuous class III with a few challenging play spots |
| Hazards: |
Sawpit Rapid and Navajo Rock |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed private and public |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 365 miles (6 hours 42 minutes) of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: About 1 mile west of Sawpit turn onto Fall Creek Road this is the take out.
Put In: A couple miles west of the Confluence with the South Fork San Miguel turn onto Silver Pick Road and put in beneath the bridge. |
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