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Bear Creek - 01. Idledale to Morrison

Bear Creek,

01. Idledale to Morrison

Usual Difficulty	III-V (may vary with level)
Length	3 Miles
Avg. Gradient	185 fpm

No Fun Falls

No Fun Falls
Photo of Kyle ? by Brian Adkins taken 04/03 @ 150cfs

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
BEAR CREEK ABOVE BEAR CREEK LAKE NEAR MORRISON, CO
usgs-06710605	120 - 650 cfs	III-V	82d10h12m	cfs

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.

For pics of Bear Creek and many other Colorado classics check out my Webshots photo album.

StreamTeam Status: Not Verified

Last Updated: 2009-02-12 11:28:03