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Put-in CO

Alt. Put-In

Rio Grande - 01. Box Canyon (CO) (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Big Eldorado Lake Inlet 2 IN Wemicuche Wildrnss,CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Alt. Put-In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Alt. Put-In is a critical access point in the Box Canyon section of the Rio Grande, offering boaters a strategic entry into a challenging stretch of whitewater. The put-in requires careful boat positioning and shuttle logistics, with potential for technical maneuvering around initial river features. Paddlers should assess water levels and be prepared for potential portage or scouting requirements before launching.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
8.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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01. Box Canyon (CO)
Rio Grande
III-IV 8.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater