Taylor river closure?

mad russian · 05-20-2004

Does anyone know if the Taylor river is closed or open or partially thereof. I've heard one of the ranch owners on the river is a big punk ass. I also heard of someone putting a fence across there too. Last year that fella sued the state of colorado, the taylor had been grand fathered in as a navigable stream. I don't know if thats still the case though.

Geezer · 05-20-2004

Haven't heard anything about it being closed. We boated upper and lower last season without issue. I know that one punk ass up there was convicted of felony menacing and is on a very long probation. He is also forbidden to posses a firearm - at least for a long time.

Go run it and let us all know how it goes.

el gordo · 05-20-2004

Check with the paddle shop at Three Rivers Resort in Almont (88

-761-3474.

http://www.3riversoutfitting.com/

There are some areas along the Tayor that are "sensitive", that you should be aware of, just to avoid unnessary confrontations.

mad russian · 05-20-2004

well that sounds good. I'll definetly be up there on sunday to do a run, and I will probably be there saturday afternoon. If I don't get there in time to do a run on saturday I will be at the climbing area. If any one wants to come on up. The more the merry. Oh yeah, look for a white ford ranger with a maroon campershell.

81230rivers · 05-24-2004

Dont forget to hit the Gunnison water park. Only two drops but they are kickin right now.

Bubbles · 05-24-2004

The Taylor is totally open. I boated it on Saturday, it is kinda rock garden style though. It would be awesome with some more water. There wasn't any problem accessing it for put-ins or take-outs.

Have fun!
Anne

milo · 05-24-2004

there is no problem on the taylor unless you swim........landowners are a bit protective but ok.... when in doubt swim to the river right.....the water is on its way up, 450 at 3rivers.... the problem guy is located upstream on the upper,upper section.....(lotis creek confluence down).....i have never had a problem in 12 years of trips there.....beautiful, technical and cold.....3-3+ish.....have fun!!!!