Fryingpan

01. Upper

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DifficultyIV-V
Length5.1 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeFryingpan River Near Thomasville, Co.
Flow Rate as of 18 hours
196 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedMay 14, 2020

River Description

Cphillips shared:

This run can be done after a warmup on Castle Creek/ Slaughterhouse. A step up for the first two, Upper Fryingpan is a bit out of the way. I say, see how the first two go and if you're feeling good it is really worth the drive.


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Peter Benedict

May 14, 2020


Colorado DNR is moving the source for the gauge
https://dwr.state.co.us/Tools/Stations/FRYTHOCO

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Ben Levy

Jun 30, 2017


this is a SICK section. Qaulity class IV/V rapids for several miles. Look for wood as this is a remote rarely run gem that does collect wood each year and unless you know it was scouted top to bottom do your due diligence.

Craig Phillips
Craig Phillips

Jun 12, 2011


This run can be done after a warmup on Castle Creek/slaughterhouse. A step up for the first two, Upper Fryingpan is a bit out of the way, I say see how the first two go and if your feeling good it is really worth the drive.

No significant wood issues as of 6/5/11

Craig Phillips
Craig Phillips

Jun 12, 2011


What to expect a lot of on this run

PB
Peter Benedict

Apr 19, 2011


The gauge provided for the run is below the dam.

This gauge is for the upper pan

http://www.dwr.state.co.us/SurfaceWater/data/detail\_graph.aspx?ID=FRYTHOCO

Nathan Fey
Nathan Fey

Mar 13, 2010


Man-Made obstructions on the Frying Pan River, Colorado

Nathan Fey
Nathan Fey

Jun 26, 2009


Detail of Man-Made Obstructions to Navigation