Gunnison, North Fork
01. Paonia Reservoir to below Somerset
| Difficulty | III |
| Length | 7.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 41 fpm |
| Gauge | North Fork Gunnison River Near Somerset, Co. |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 601 cfsrunnable |
| Reach Info Last Updated | October 16, 2019 |
River Description
See Banks and Eckardt, Colorado Rivers & Creeks II, which warns of a nasty rock weir below Somerset, as well as more hazards. Make sure you scout the takeout before your run.
Fun rolling wave trains during the first few miles. At Somerset, the action picks up. A few piles of rock, and encroachment of industry, have created some excellent III+ whitewater. After Somerset, the pace cools down again. If you have scouted your takeout during the shuttle, avoiding the rock weir is no problem.
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Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportRan this on 5/9/16 @1550 CFS. Fun rolling wave trains during the first few miles. At Somerset, the action picks up. A few piles of rock, and encroachment of industry, have created some excellent III+ whitewater. After Somerset, the pace cools down again. If you have scouted your takeout during the shuttle, avoiding the rock weir is no problem.