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Put-in CO

Put In

Saint Vrain Creek, North - 02. Buttonrock Preserve to CR 80 (Proving Grounds) (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Fourmile Canyon Creek near Sunshine, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the start of the Saint Vrain Creek run through Buttonrock Preserve, offering paddlers an immediate entry into the creek's character. While specific details are limited, the rapid likely presents initial technical challenges with potential boulder interactions and required precise boat positioning. Local knowledge and current water levels are crucial for safe navigation through this section.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
1.8 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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02. Buttonrock Preserve to CR 80 (Proving Grounds)
Saint Vrain Creek, North
IV(V) 1.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater