Bear Creek - 01. Idledale to Morrison


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Bear Creek,

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01. Idledale to Morrison

Class III-V
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 Updated Level
BEAR CREEK ABOVE BEAR CREEK LAKE NEAR MORRISON, CO 120 - 650 cfs 01h06m 47 cfs (rc= -0.1 )


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