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:: Tributary - Taylor River, Lower Taylor Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - Taylor River, Lower Taylor Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Gunnison River |
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Tributary - Taylor River, Lower Taylor Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
South Bank Launch |
| Take Out: |
Almont Post Office |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
40 fpm |
| Run Length: |
7.5 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
356 cfs @ 05/26/2012 10:00 AM - TAYLOR RIVER AT ALMONT, CO., reading taken from USGS
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| Good Level: |
800 - 1,200 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
This section rarely runs over 1,000 cfs, when it does there is a great selection for play boaters |
| Season Comments: |
May, June
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| Primary Season: |
This section is dam-controlled and the water flows from a private reservoir. This section only runs during snowmelt season |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
All of the rapids in this section are easy to read and run for most beginner and intermediate boaters. The riverbed is mostly granite and flows through a forested canyon. This section is great for fishing |
| Hazards: |
None in particular |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed public and private |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 210 miles (4 hours 28 minutes) Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: Some popular take outs are near the Almont Post Office or at “North” Bridge just north of Gunnison on Highway 135 near Garlic Mike’s Restaurant.
Put In: From Almont take Taylor Canyon Road to the put in at South Bank Boat Launch. |
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