This big old water wheel was used for irrigation. Notice the car mufflers used to catch and dump water
Initially the river runs through large stands of cotton wood trees. Fall can be a nice time to make this run. About five miles from the start there is camping available on river right. Centennial commercial canoe trips have been seen using this location. The river then makes a transition into a canyon. No rapids on this section except for one drop that makes a set of waves. Don't miss the old water wheel located on river left side channel about ten miles from the start of the trip.
Confluence Park in Delta: Enter shopping plaza entrance to KFC, McDonald's, etc., south of Hwy 50 bridge. Road goes into the park, turn right and proceed to the river where you will find parking and a boat ramp.
About nine miles north of Delta on Hwy 50 exit west on Escalante Road at Escalante at Escalante interpretive sign. Drive about three miles to the river and find boat ramp on right before crossing the bridge.
Streamflow for Gunnison River at Delta
Streamflow of Uncompahgre River which flows into Gunnison River about a mile below the Gunnison gauge at Delta.
Delta's Confluence Park Boat Ramp
First five miles typical scene
Only standing waves on this section.
Entrance to side channel to see big old water wheel.
