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Put-in CO

Put In

Colorado - 06. Hanging Lake Exit 125 (I-70) to Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 (I-70) (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Colorado River near Dotsero, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: 900.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

900 is the minimum acceptable flow and there is no maximum suggested flow (Flows based on 2012 WFET Basin Report).

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid is a transition point for boaters entering the Colorado River section near Hanging Lake, featuring a mixed entry with potential boulder obstacles and variable water levels. Careful line selection is crucial, with potential for channel shifts and submerged rocks requiring attentive navigation, especially during lower water conditions.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.8 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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06. Hanging Lake Exit 125 (I-70) to Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 (I-70)
Colorado
IV-V(V+) 2.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater