Milder rapids, great Colorado scenery
Upper Eagle River
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A great option for families or the inexperienced rafter, the upper section of the Eagle River offers milder rapids and time to relax and enjoy the colorful canyon scenery. Located just west of Vail in Avon and Edwards, Colorado.
Recommended Trips on Upper Eagle – Eagle River:
Trip Name: Dowd Chute 1/2 Day
Sections Included: Portion of Gore Creek, Dowd Chutes, portion of Upper
Outfitter: Timberline Tours
Learn More: timberlinetours.com ~ 800.831.1414
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Eagle River – Upper Eagle Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class III-IV (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 7415′ to 7114′
Average Gradient: 66.8′ per mile
Access to Access
Avon Bridge to Edwards Treatment Plant: 4.5 miles
Total Mileage: 4.5 miles
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Information for Eagle River Self-Guided Boaters:
The Eagle River (Gore Creek, Dowd Chutes and Upper Eagle) are in the White River National Forest and is managed by U.S. Forest Service.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river within the National Forest on public lands.
- River Manager: US Forest Service – Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District
125 West 5th Street, Po Box 720, Eagle, CO 81631
970.328.6388 ~ www.fs.usda.gov/main/whiteriver
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles