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GUNNISON GORGE

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Gunnison River

Gunnison Gorge

Class III TO IV- Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 1,840 CFS

Runnable
82°, Sunny

The Gunnison Gorge river run in Colorado offers challenging rapids and stunning scenery. With class III-IV rapids, paddlers will encounter obstacles such as boulder gardens and tight channels. The best time to float this section is between May and June with a recommended flow of 1,200-1,500 cfs. This 14-mile stretch of river offers a secluded and rugged experience, with limited access points and a permit system in place. Paddlers should be experienced and prepared for a physically demanding trip.

Weather today, Sunny, with a high near 82. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Status Runnable
Class Level III to IV-
Elevation 6,081 ft
Run Length 14.0 Mi
Gradient 50 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 1840 cfs
Gauge Height 3.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset
USGS 09132500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Cimarron River Near Cimarron
USGS 09126000
238 cfs 2.3 ft
Animas River Above Tacoma
USGS 09359500
1,870 cfs 5.2 ft
Uncompahgre River At Colona
USGS 09147500
295 cfs 4.6 ft
Lake Fork Blw Lake San Cristobal Nr Lake City
USGS 09123450
508 cfs 5.6 ft
Lake Fork At Gateview
USGS 09124500
923 cfs 3.4 ft
Uncompahgre River Below Ridgway Reservoir
USGS 09147025
134 cfs 2.2 ft
Vallecito Creek Near Bayfield
USGS 09352900
639 cfs 2.5 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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