Bear Creek, Colorado, US
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|
01. Idledale to Morrison
| Usual Difficulty |
III-V (for normal flows) |
| Length |
3 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
185 fpm |
No Fun Falls
No Fun FallsPhoto of Kyle ? by Brian Adkins taken 04/03 @ 150cfs
Gauge Information
| Name |
Range |
Difficulty |
Updated |
Level |
|
BEAR CREEK AT MORRISON
|
|
codwr-BCRMORCO0 |
120 - 650 cfs
|
III-V |
59d12h37m |
15.8
cfs
(rc= -0.2 ) |
River Description
Typically only runs in wet years. Fast manky roadside run with a few small waterfalls, slides, and
a couple of burly rapids. Bear Creek is a very small riverbed so expect major combat with
overhanging vegetation. Notorious for it's sticky hydraulics at high water.
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StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-02-12 11:28:03