Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
DOLORES RIVER NEAR CISCO, UT
usgs-09180000 250 - 5000 cfs II+(IV) 00h26m 460 cfs (running)
gauge class Minimum flows are 250 cfs for canoes/kayaks/inflatables, 800 cfs for small rafts to 14 ft., 1000 cfs for large rafts to 18 ft.

gauge graph
RangeWater LevelDifficultyComment
250 -5000 cfs barely runnable-high runnable II+(IV) gauge is important or has warning Minimum flows are 250 cfs for canoes/kayaks/inflatables, 800 cfs for small rafts to 14 ft., 1000 cfs for large rafts to 18 ft.
1900 -2700 cfs med runnable-a bit pushy runnable II+(IV) gauge is important or has warning Optimal flow range (See Dolores 2011 Flow-Evaluation Report for more information).

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