Arkansas, Colorado, US |
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| Usual Difficulty | IV (for normal flows) |
|---|---|
| Avg. Gradient | 71 fpm |
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR NATHROP, CO | ||||
| usgs-07091200 | 300 - 3500 cfs | IV | 123d14h32m | 296 cfs (rc= -0.0 ) |
The Numbers is widely considered just about the best Class IV run in the state of Colorado. At low levels the river channelizes and is fun IV- down to about 300cfs for playboaters. At about 1000cfs the rapids graduate to IV proper, and over 2200cfs they take on a IV+ character. There are 6 major Class IV rapids creatively named number 1 through 6, although most takeout shortly after #5. Rapid #1 is the most technical, but 4 and 5 generally have the most carnage. Above 3000cfs the run takes on a big water character, massive holes abound. At this level a powerfull 8 foot surfing wave forms at the base of rapid 1 and 1/2. There is a lot of private property around the rapids so scouting is most likely illegal, do what you have to do to be safe. As noted above most people take out just after #5 where there are an abundance of unofficial takeouts. If the water level is medium to high I would reccomend that you make the most of a short run and takeout below #6 at the railrod trestle.
See Colorado Rivers and Creeks II, by Banks and Eckardt (The Bible), for info on
this and most of the other kewl runs of Colorado.
Lat/longitude coords are approximate, from TopoZone.
See also Pinecreek (Class
IV/V),
The Numbers (Class IV),
Fractions/ Frogrock/ Milkrun
(Class III),
Buena Vista (Class III),
Browns Canyon (Class III),
Salida (Class III),
Rincon (Class III),
Pinnacle Rock (Class III),
Royal Gorge (Class III/IV).
| Low: | 300 - 1,000 cfs |
| Med: | 1,000 - 2,200 cfs |
| High: | 2,200 cfs and up |
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level | ||||||||
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| ARKANSAS RIVER NEAR NATHROP, CO | ||||||||||||
| usgs-07091200 | 300 - 3500 cfs | IV | 123d14h32m | 296 cfs (rc= -0.0 ) | ||||||||
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| When | River/Gauge | Subject | Level | Reporter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas [CO] |
(RM) Attention Boaters Sign
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960 | Robert Maxwell | |
| Arkansas [CO] |
One and 1/2 Wave
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3000cfs - high | Brian Adkins | |
| Arkansas [CO] |
Number 5
|
800 cfs | Matt Muir | |
| Arkansas [CO] |
Numbers Put-in
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n/a | Thomas O'Keefe | |
| Arkansas [CO] |
The Numbers
|
n/a | Mark Blakemore | |
| 3y265d15h23m | /Arkansas-C. Numbers Launch to Railroad Bridge Launch [CO] |
Justin Gilbert at Number 5
|
800 cfs | sammer elias |
| 6y247d17h15m | Arkansas [CO] |
low numbers...
|
lowish? | Brian Mattingly |
| 7y212d17h15m | Arkansas [CO] |
#5
|
800 | Sam Baudoux |
| 7y254d17h15m | Arkansas [CO] |
Railroad Bridge Take-out
|
n/a | Thomas O'Keefe |
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03. The Numbers, Arkansas Colorado, US (mobile)
User Comments
property being destroyed (trees cut, fences torn down). In addition both he and his family have had
some nasty encounters with various people (including boaters). While there is a small parking area
near the bridge, it appears that there is no direct public access from the road to the river around
the #5 rapid (including around the bridge). The land owner appears to be simply asking that people
respect his property and not to access the river from the road without direct permission! Edit