Arroyo Seco River Conditions

Measuring Gauge Flow on Nov. 16 at 8:15 PM = 95 cfs

CROSSING REPORTS

Your capabilities and actual conditions determine any crossing attempt !

These reports from hikers of varying capability are only planning guidelines.
Flow varies diurnally, with lowest flow in early morning.
Pole(s) or stick can greatly aid a crossing attempt.
River crossing tips and techniques

Help others in the hiking community by reporting your experience,
submitting a VWA Trail Report or posting to Trailmap Forum

Gauge Flow	Marble Peak Trail Crossing Arroyo Seco Horse Bridge Ford	Report
5.3 cfs	Easy	Sep.9,2025 VWA Trailcrew
11 cfs	Rock hop or ankle deep ford	Oct.20,2024 Maria Ferdin
12 cfs	Rock hop	Nov.12,2025 VWA Ranger Patrol
30 cfs	Knee high	Jan.4,2025 Coleen Young
190 cfs	Not attempted, deemed unsafe - swift turbid flow, could not see holes/rocks on bottom	Nov.23,2024 VWA Trailcrew

Gauge Flow	Arroyo Seco Trail Crossing Usefulness uncertain since gauge far downstream	Report
18 cfs	1-2 ft	Nov.7,2025 VWA Ranger Patrol

Will add more reports as they becomes available

Measuring Gauge Flow for last 14 days

Seasonal measurements - only historic data for May thru September

(note non-linear vertical scale)
Measuring Gauge Location

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Jack Glendening