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.	Canyon in great conditions	07/28/2023
Portland + Angel Combo	Normal Normal flow for this canyon.	Great Conditons	07/28/2023
Bear Creek	High Water hazards require specific technical knowledge to overcome. For experienced canyoneers only.	The Forest service will be closing the access trail from August 11- October	08/09/2023
Cascade Creek	Medium Higher-than-normal flow for this canyon, beware of increased aquatic challenges.	Be aware of false floor at charmin tube	07/24/2023
Corbett Creek	High Water hazards require specific technical knowledge to overcome. For experienced canyoneers only.	Some anchor building required to descend this canyon at the moment	07/28/2023
Oak Creek	Low No significant water hazards are present.	Middle and Lower both in great condition, above that has not been descended by us this season. Lower is ultra slippery right now.	07/28/2023
Portland Creek	Normal Normal flow for this canyon.	Great conditons	07/28/2023
Upper Uncompahgre	Medium Higher-than-normal flow for this canyon, beware of increased aquatic challenges.	In great conditions	07/29/2023
Weehawken Creek	Very High Descent NOT recommended.	Canyon has not yet been descended this season, be extra aware of potential new hazards and bring anchor building materials.	07/28/2023

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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.