Lower Boulder Canyon River Run | Colorado Whitewater Streamflow Levels

Colorado • Boulder Creek

Lower Boulder Canyon

Class IV- TO V- Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 220 CFS

Too Low
83°, Sunny Then Chance T-Storms

The Lower Boulder Canyon river run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting adventure for experienced paddlers. With Class III-IV rapids, this section of the Boulder Creek offers a challenge with tight drops, technical boulder gardens, and narrow chutes. There are several river obstacles to watch out for, including steep drops and strong currents. The best time to float this section is from May to June, with recommended water levels of 300-500 cfs. As water levels rise, the difficulty of the rapids also increases. Paddlers should have strong navigation skills and be prepared for the challenging conditions.

Weather today, A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Status	Too Low
Class Level	IV- to V-
Elevation	4,860 ft
Streamflow Discharge	220 cfs
Gauge Height	10.6 ft
Reporting Streamgage	Boulder Creek At Mouth USGS 06730500

Gauge	Streamflow	Stage
Laramie River At Laramie USGS 06660000	228 cfs	5.4 ft
Sand Creek At Colorado-Wyoming State Line USGS 06659580	3 cfs	0.5 ft
Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn USGS 06752000	1,460 cfs	4.9 ft
N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal USGS 06751150	153 cfs	3.3 ft
Laramie R Bl Pioneer Canal Nr Woods Landing USGS 06659502	1,010 cfs	3.2 ft
Pioneer Canal Near Woods USGS 06659501	174 cfs	1.6 ft
Crow Creek At 19Th Street USGS 06755960	3 cfs	1.6 ft

Gauge

Streamflow

Stage

Laramie River At Laramie
USGS 06660000

228 cfs

5.4 ft

Sand Creek At Colorado-Wyoming State Line
USGS 06659580

3 cfs

0.5 ft

Cache La Poudre R A Mo Of Cn
USGS 06752000

1,460 cfs

4.9 ft

N Frk Cache La Poudre R Blw Halligan Res Nr V Dal
USGS 06751150

153 cfs

3.3 ft

Laramie R Bl Pioneer Canal Nr Woods Landing
USGS 06659502

1,010 cfs

3.2 ft

Pioneer Canal Near Woods
USGS 06659501

174 cfs

1.6 ft

Crow Creek At 19Th Street
USGS 06755960

3 cfs

1.6 ft

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