Buzzard Creek,
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01. 64.30 Rd to Collbran
| Usual Difficulty |
IV (may vary with level) |
| Length |
7 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
143 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
190 fpm |
Gauge Information
River Description
Buzzard Creek flows down off Grand Mesa and meets up with Plateau Creek in Collbran. The creek has
nice road access for logistical purposes but seldom has enough water. This is an Âeasy creeking
trip. Buzzard is essentially class IV with no Âbig rapidsÂ. The further upstream one goes the
steeper it gets but the whole trip is a continuous series of boulders, holes, and ledges with
wonderful scenery. A wooden bridge crosses some when near the end of the run and wires and fences
are a constant problem with Buzzard Creek. Ranchers sometimes place debris in the stream so be
careful
Shuttle: Takeout in Collburn. Take 330 E for 6 miles toward Vega Res. turn left on 64.30 rd. Put in
at the river crossing.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2009-02-27 10:22:38
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User Comments
mountainbuzz.com for accurate Plateau creek gauge. Estimate 75% of this flow. 2 trees, 1 dangerous,
hard to spot with difficult eddy options. No seasonal fences at present versus 4 last year. Not a
beginner run at high flows, not a fun run at low flows (<800) -- too many FU rocks in lousy
places. At high flows bring a bobber boat and ride the rocket sled!