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CROSS MOUNTAIN GORGE

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Yampa River

Cross Mountain Gorge

Class III TO V Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 5,260 CFS

Runnable
76°, Mostly Sunny Then Isolated T-Storms

The Cross Mountain Gorge River Run in Colorado provides an exhilarating experience for experienced rafters. The river run is classified as Class IV, and it features several challenging obstacles such as House of Rocks, Seldom Scene, and Hell's Half Mile. The best time to float this section of water is between May and August when the water levels are between 1,500 and 3,000 cfs. However, caution is advised as water levels can rise quickly, creating hazardous conditions. Overall, the Cross Mountain Gorge River Run is an exciting challenge for experienced rafters seeking to test their skills.

Weather today, Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Status Runnable
Class Level III to V
Elevation 6,245 ft
Streamflow Discharge 5260 cfs
Gauge Height 5.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage Yampa River Above Elkhead Creek Near Hayden
USGS 09244490

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
White River Below North Elk Creek Near Buford
USGS 09304115
2,020 cfs 4.2 ft
Yampa River At Deerlodge Park
USGS 09260050
9,610 cfs 8.3 ft
White River Above Coal Creek
USGS 09304200
1,670 cfs 4.0 ft
Piceance Creek At White River
USGS 09306222
4 cfs 1.6 ft
Muddy Creek Below Young Draw
USGS 09258980
17 cfs 2.7 ft
White River Near Meeker
USGS 09304500
1,850 cfs 4.4 ft
White River Below Meeker
USGS 09304800
1,720 cfs 6.8 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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