Colorado
05. Burns to Dotsero(Burns Canyon)
| Difficulty | II(III) |
| Length | 24.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Colorado River at Catamount Bridge, Co |
| Flow Rate as of 21 minutes | 753 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | October 30, 2023 |
Projects
American Whitewater has led the recreational boating voice in the management of the Upper Colorado River since 2007. At that time, the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) released its report on the eligibility of rivers in the Upper Colorado River basin for Wild and Scenic River designation. In [...]Read More
River Description
Usually associated with optimal Burns hole levels, this run is likely a park and play for most kayakers. This feature is not worth a big drive, rather, if you are en-route to other nearby attractions, Burns could dial in a session. Great 3-day trip for beginner packrafters (we hitchhiked) or intermediates who like solitude/scenery.
Scene of a few rodeos and epic beat downs, Burns has potential for good surf, and is otherwise a Class II section.
River Features
Put In
Burns hole
This feature creates a thrashy hole at medium flows
