Gila

02. Iron Bridge to Redrock(Middle Box)

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March 13, 2023

Gila Middle Box

ReporterTimothy Scofield
Gauge Reading750 cfs at GILA RIVER NEAR REDROCK, NM
FlowMedium Flow

Ran this in kayaks with my daughter. Lots of strainers in the upper section before it canyons up, and a fair number after it opens up above Redrock. No strainers of note in the canyon. Took out at Redrock bridge.

There are sections with a lot of rock walls and limited ability to get out.

Scouted two rapids due to limited visibility, everything else we could see and just ran.

Scout01 N32.760354 (W)-108.630937

Scout02 32.758336 -108.633249

irrigation grate in cliff wall, not hard to avoid -  32.724958 -108.678816

Cable at low chest height - was able to push up - 32.709297 -108.714636

Put in near 32 48'44.6144' , W108 35;56.1140'. Loop at very end of road. Short walk to river.