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Rapid CO

Dinosaur Hole

Colorado - 10. South Canyon to New Castle (CO)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Colorado River below Glenwood Springs, CO Upstream Primary

Runnable: 500.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Dinosaur Hole is a powerful midstream hydraulic that forms a substantial recirculating hole in the center of the rapid, creating significant potential for boat stoppage and swimmer risk. Paddlers must carefully navigate a narrow entry line to the right of the main hole, using precise boat positioning and momentum to avoid being trapped in the heavy boil and potential vertical pin zones.