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Gunnison River

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0.2–8.2 midistance range
Hard · Moderatedifficulty options
The Gunnison River flows past the Spann Diversion near Gunnison, Colorado.
Gunnison River corridor context at Spann Diversion; not a specific endpoint imagePhoto by U.S. Geological Survey · USGS public domain
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Your tripAlmont to North BridgeApproximately 8.2 river miles from Almont to Garlic Mike’s / North Bridge · Allow a daylight window of roughly · moderate
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These Gunnison River routes use 2 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 2 scored routes across Gunnison River / Gunnison County. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, source confidence, and access notes.

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Gunnison River routes here are marked hard and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

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Where can I paddle the Gunnison River?

Paddle Today tracks 2 Gunnison River routes across Gunnison River / Gunnison County. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Gunnison River water levels?

Start with the route score and gauge notes for the stretch you plan to paddle. This hub includes routes watched with 2 gauges or gauge references, and each route page explains its own target range or low-water floor.

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