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Put-in CO

Put In at the gravel parking lot ,

Big Thompson - 01. Estes Park Dam to Fishing Pier (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Big Thompson Riv at Cr396 above Mouth near LA Salle,CO Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In at the gravel parking lot ,
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid at the beginning of the Big Thompson's first section offers a straightforward entry point with minimal technical challenges. While specifics are limited due to the N/A difficulty rating, paddlers should be prepared for potential early-run water conditions and check local flow levels before launching.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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01. Estes Park Dam to Fishing Pier
Big Thompson
III+ 3.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater