Yesterday’s cooler wx tempered the rise of the Riv today. Currently 43.9F, sunny and calm. Wx.com expects the high today to be 72F, partly cloudy with a mere 10% chance for precip. I would expect higher flows this weekend.
Pine View: 2.7ft @ 7am & 2.4ft @ 6pm
Photos from Upper and Lower Narrows from earlier in the day:
Upper North Fork River Access-
Notice to all Upper North Fork boaters: Access to the river from the highway bridge is private property and CLOSED TO ALL BOATERS!
Please respect the landowners by following the guidebook directions to the put-in. Accessing the river from the highway means trespassing on private land. In speaking with several of the landowners at the put-in yesterday, it’s clear that groups of boaters are opting to trespass in order to put-in at the bridge. Please respect the landowners and don’t be tempted to put-in at the bridge.
To access the put-in, drive 1/4 miles past the bridge and park at the Trails End trailhead public parking area. From the trailhead, follow the trail above the river and private land about a mile southeast before the trail drops back down to the river.
p.s. On another note, the Upper North Fork of the Poudre was running at a historical high yesterday. According to the landowners, the river was the highest they’ve seen it in the 29 years they’ve lived there. It’s running at a prime HIGH level and is as clean as its ever been. Come and get it.
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Spencer Heights Tree Update-
The tree blocking the entrance to Cyclotron (Spencer Heights) has been removed. Thanks to all who participated in the extrication efforts!
Sportsman gauge was 2ft yesterday morning with a trickle coming down Tunnel. At this rate, Spencer Heights will likely be running at prime flows by later this week.
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Photos of the day:
Optimists might call it a 3 today, as the wave is lapping the bar, but realistically it’s just below 3. Currently 43.5, sunny and calm. Wx.com expects a high of 75F with slight chance of rain.
I ran the Lower North Fork with a crew of 5 on a 14′ raft yesterday. Other than the four fences we had to portage (and the sunburn), it was a glorious trip. Boat On!
Sportsman’s gauge: 2ft with trickle coming down Tunnel. Spencer Heights = LOW
Upper North Fork: HIGH. According to landowners, the upper north fork is running at a historical high (30+ year high). Awesome level. Be safe, respect the landowners, and follow guidebook directions to the put-in. Do not access from the bridge – this is trespassing. See next thread for details.
Game on! Currently 43.2F, clear and calm. Wx.com expects a high of 82F, partly cloudy and a mere 20% chance for precip. Like I said…game on!
Pine View: 2.6 @ 6:30am & 2.5 @ 2pm
Upper North Fork was reportedly running MEDIUM-HIGH yesterday
Little South Fork is LOW (.7 on the gauge)
