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Put-in CO

Put In

Slate River - 03. Skyland Bridge to CB South (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Slate River above Baxter Gl @hwy 135 near Crested Butte, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid marks the start of the Slate River run from Skyland Bridge, offering a straightforward entry with minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should be aware of potential shallow rocky sections and maintain a clean line near the river center to avoid unexpected obstructions.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
6.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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03. Skyland Bridge to CB South
Slate River
II-III 6.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater