Season
fall
Launch
11-10-2023
Flow
5,200 cfs
Water
44°F avg
(USGS)
(USGS)
Weather
24–59°F
Takeout
11-11-2023
Conditions
5,200 CFS
Weather
Great weather for November
2
days
5,200
cfs
15
ft/mi
1
boats
14
photos
Day 1
11-10-2023
Day 1 — Launch & Camp at Marble Canyon
3,780 cfs (USGS daily mean), water 45°F
Day 1 — Launch & Camp at Marble Canyon
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Day 2
11-11-2023
Day 2 — Take Out
3,800 cfs (USGS daily mean), water 44°F
Day 2 — Take Out
marble canyon rapid 1
marble canyon rapid 2
marble canyon rapid 3
marble canyon rapid 4
marble canyon rapid 5
marble canyon rapid 6
marble canyon rapid 7
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Lessons
- Marble Canyon mouth (river left) is a great camp spot
- Bike shuttle works well for Westwater
- November Westwater is viable — great weather possible
Gear
Dory. First time using the Insta360 camera on a river trip.
Data
Flow: USGS Colorado near Cisco (09180500), 3,780–3,800 cfs daily mean.
Weather: Moab, UT, 24–59°F. NOAA GHCN-Daily
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