Floats / Upper District · 2.7 mi

Ponca to Steel Creek

Good

ModerateFamily-friendlyShort, but upper-river water is quick — fine for kids with a confident adult steering. (our judgment)

Float, district or gauge

Email me when…Good to goThe gauge enters the NPS “ample water” range.Too high / unsafeAbove the NPS range for most paddlers, flooding, or above NPS’s unsafe flow.Rising fastThe river climbs faster thanft/hr (over ~3 h).

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