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Dowd Chutes
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Near the town of Minturn, the Eagle River makes a drastic drop in the Dowd Chutes. Although a short section it is a good all around class IV run and can be extended by running the Gore Creek section.
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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 – Dowd Chutes Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class III-IV (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 7814′ to 7415′
Average Gradient: 83.1′ per mile
Access to Access
Minturn to Riverbend Bus Stop: 2.3 miles
Riverbend Bus Stop to Avon Bridge: 2.5 miles
Total Mileage: 4.8 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.