canyon status

Canyoning Colorado runs these canyons on a regular basis for its commercial tours; please check departure times on each canyon page for more information. This information should be understood as a reference-only and not as a recommendation. Conditions can change dramatically after significant weather events and even on a daily basis. Any group or individual descending any of these canyons should do their own assessment of current conditions including weather forecast, water level and terrain status, and ensure all members of the group have the necessary skills and equipment to descend safely.

Canyoning Colorado offers canyoning workshops and training for those who want to acquire new skills and improve their confidence in aquatic canyons.

Canyon name Water Level Remarks Last Update
Angel Creek
Medium
Higher-than-normal flow for this canyon, beware of increased aquatic challenges.
great conditions 06/11/2026
Portland + Angel Combo
High
Water hazards require specific technical knowledge to overcome. For experienced canyoneers only.
Early season conditons 04/21/2026
Bear Creek
High
Water hazards require specific technical knowledge to overcome. For experienced canyoneers only.
High but very runnable 06/24/2026
Cascade Creek
Medium
Higher-than-normal flow for this canyon, beware of increased aquatic challenges.
in good shape from what we have seen (have only descended the lower section) 06/11/2026
Corbett Creek
High
Water hazards require specific technical knowledge to overcome. For experienced canyoneers only.
doable but high, still some rising in the afternoons due to snow melt 06/11/2026
Oak Creek
Medium
Higher-than-normal flow for this canyon, beware of increased aquatic challenges.
Great conditions for early season 06/11/2026
Portland Creek
Medium
Higher-than-normal flow for this canyon, beware of increased aquatic challenges.
great conditions 05/06/2026
Upper Uncompahgre
Very High
Descent NOT recommended.
dropping quickly every day at the moment 06/24/2026
Weehawken Creek
Very High
Descent NOT recommended.
still very high probably a month out 06/11/2026

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Ouray weather forecast

The below weather map is provided by Windy.com and shows the accummulated rainfall forecast for the next 24h in the Ouray and adjacent areas.