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Juniper Canyon Info Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Government Bridge |
| Take Out: |
US 40 |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
6 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
13 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Watertalk; 303-831-7135, 6* 12*. Yampa River near Maybell, CO. |
| Good Level: |
1,000-5,000 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June, July
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| Permit: |
None presently required. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Busy Class II water through this short but beautiful canyon. |
| Hazards: |
Isolation |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mosty BLM |
| Wilderness: |
Yes |
| Camping on River: |
Excellent sites available. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 230 miles Northwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Drive west on US 40 to the town of Lay, turn south on County Road 17 and drive about 6 miles to the bridge over the Yampa.
Take-out: Located at the US 40 bridge 3 miles east of Maybell. |
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