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RiverBrain

Colorado – US

Class
II to II+
Length
4 Mile(s)
Gradient
20 FPM
Typical season
May to July

Current Flow

192 CFS

Gauge height: 4.81 FT

Reading from Oct 19, 2026 11:30 PM MDT

▼ -2.42/hr (12h) ▼ -1.33/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
ROARING FORK RIVER NEAR EMMA, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Weather · Catherine, CO Mon, Oct 19 low 36°F Partly Cloudy Today 63° / 36°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Recommended levels

Minimum600
Average800
Maximum1,200

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Description

A nice beginner run near Carbondale, CO

Rapids

No rapids added yet.

Access

Type Name Elevation Camping Water Boat ramp Vehicle access Description
Put-In 100 Road Bridge — No No No All Vehicles
Take-Out 133 Bridge — No No No All Vehicles

Camps

No river camps added yet.

Permit

No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.

Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

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