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:: Tributary - Taylor River, Taylor Canyon Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - Taylor River, Taylor Canyon Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Gunnison River |
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Tributary - Taylor River, Taylor Canyon Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
New Generation pulloff |
| Take Out: |
South Bank Launch |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
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| Gradient: |
83 fpm |
| Run Length: |
5.2 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
257 cfs @ 05/26/2012 10:00 AM - TAYLOR RIVER BELOW TAYLOR PARK RESERVOIR, 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 intermediate boaters. The riverbed is mostly granite and flows through a forested canyon. |
| Hazards: |
There are no particular hazards on this run other then the private land owners. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak |
| Land Ownership: |
This entire stretch of river is on private land, the owners become hostile towards kayakers |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 210 (4 hours 28 minutes) Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From Almont take Taylor Canyon Road to the take out at South Bank Boat Launch.
Put In: Continue up the road for 4.6 miles to a sign reading “New Generation” next to the planted stand of aspen trees. |
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