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Grandpa's Gorge Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Indian Meadows Low Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Narrows Picnic Area and Campground |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
43 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
8 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
1450 cfs @ 07/04/2009 04:45 PM - CLAFTCCO -- CACHE LA POUDRE AT CANYON MOUTH NEAR FORT COLLINS, reading taken from DWR
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| Flow Information (phone): |
Watertalk 303-831-7135, 1*, 19*. Cache La Poudre near Ft Collins, CO. This flow is usually determined by a vertical gauge at Pineview rapid. Click here to receive reports via email |
| Good Level: |
650-2250 cfs (3.0-5.0 ft on Pine View Gauge) |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July
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| Permit: |
No permit required |
| Character/Similar To: |
The Poudre is a small, shallow river. When the water is high the play is non-stop. When the river is low it becomes very technical. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Camping is permited at the Narrows Campground for $7.00 a night, per sight. There are a total of twelve sights; Toilet, water and trash facilities available. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 90 miles North of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Indian Meadows low bridge is located near mile marker 96 on CO Hwy 14. Access is located on river left.
Take-out: The Narrows Picnic Area and Campground is located at mile marker 101.6 on CO Hwy 14. |
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