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Colorado River

Colorado • 34.0222, -114.6088
Length
1,329 mi
2,138 km
Elevation
10,170′ → 103′
10,067 ft drop
Stream Order
10
Major River
Slope
0.14%
7.6 ft/mi
Drainage
209,865 mi²
543,548 km²
Avg Flow
14,351 cfs
7.7 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
1,452 mi
2,336 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

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Water Level Gauges on Colorado River

There are 17 USGS water level monitoring stations on Colorado River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Colorado River

There are 130 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Colorado River.