Crystal
01. Crystal Mill Falls to Crystal Gorge
| Difficulty | III-IV(V) |
| Length | 2.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 110 fpm |
| Gauge | Crystal River Abv Avalanche Crk, Near Redstone, Co |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 545 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | February 27, 2009 |
River Description
See Banks & Eckardt, Colorado Rivers & Creeks II, which has a great picture of the runnable Crystal Mill Falls.
Lat/longitude coords of the putin and takeout are approximate, from TopoZone.
See also Avalanche Creek to BRB Campground (Class III),
Penny Hot Springs to Avalanche Creek (Class IV+),
Redstone to Penny Hot Springs (Class V+),
Marble to Redstone (Class III-IV),
Crystal Gorge (Class V+),and
North Fork Crystal (Class V+).
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Take Out
Distance: 3 mi
Take Out
Trip Reports
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Crystal Mill falls at approximately 550-600cfs
JB
Photo cred: Matt Haughee
KD
This is the optional falls at the put in.