Lower Rustic

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Lower Rustic

Run Length	8 miles	Average Gradient	43 fpm
Difficulty	Class IV-	Recommended Flow	650-2250 cfs
River	Cache la Poudre River	Location	Fort Collins, Colorado
Author		Current Level	62 cfs
Drainage	Cache la Poudre	Elevation	6900ft to 6440ft

Beginner to Intermediate stretch. Most notable rapid is Grandpa's Gorge just below the bridge at mile marker 95.0. Next comes a drop at mile marker 97.6 directly above a small bridge which tends to force you inot the bridge foundation. Keep your eyes open for a few more rapids before the take-out.
Disclaimer

	Put-In Indian Meadows low bridge is located near mile marker 96 on Highway 14.
	Take-Out The Narrows Picnic Area and Campground is located at mile marker 101.6 on Highway 14.

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	Uncharacteristically high, proceed with caution.
	Powerful, pushy and unforgiving.
	Ideal flow conditions.
	Boney with potential for boat abuse.
	Not enough water to float a boat.
	Please let us know.
	No gauge, visual required.