City: CO
County: Gunnison
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 38.93137400, -107.05146800
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
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Put-in
Slate River - 01. Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful CG
85 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 500.00-2500.00 cfs
Slate River above Baxter Gl @hwy 135 near Crested Butte, CO
Whitewater Runs on Slate River
3 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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Put-in at this location
01. Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful CG
2.0 mi
85 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (2.1 mi to put-in)
02. Oh Be Joyful Campground to Skyland Bridge
9.9 mi
13 ft/mi
II-III
Downstream from here (8.7 mi to put-in)
03. Skyland Bridge to CB South
6.1 mi
48 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Put In access site on Slate River in Gunnison County, Colorado provides entry to a medium-sized mountain river classified as a Stream Order 5 waterway. With an average gradient of 14.5 feet per mile and strong average velocity of 2.03 feet per second, this section of the Slate River offers dynamic whitewater conditions suitable for paddlers seeking moving water experience. The river drains a 245 square mile watershed and maintains an average flow of 231 cubic feet per second, indicating consistent water volume throughout most of the year.
As a headwater stream located high in the drainage system with significant elevation drop, this put-in provides access to water with notable gradient and current. Paddlers should be prepared for faster-moving water and potential obstacles typical of mountain rivers. The site's location 244 miles upstream from the river mouth means it sits in the upper reaches of the Slate River system, making it an ideal entry point for those looking to paddle downstream through developing whitewater sections.
Paddlers using this access point should assess their skill level relative to the river's gradient and flow conditions. Water conditions can vary seasonally, with higher flows during snowmelt periods potentially increasing difficulty and hazard levels. Standard safety precautions for whitewater paddling should be observed, including proper flotation, appropriate boat selection, and awareness of changing water conditions.
As a headwater stream located high in the drainage system with significant elevation drop, this put-in provides access to water with notable gradient and current. Paddlers should be prepared for faster-moving water and potential obstacles typical of mountain rivers. The site's location 244 miles upstream from the river mouth means it sits in the upper reaches of the Slate River system, making it an ideal entry point for those looking to paddle downstream through developing whitewater sections.
Paddlers using this access point should assess their skill level relative to the river's gradient and flow conditions. Water conditions can vary seasonally, with higher flows during snowmelt periods potentially increasing difficulty and hazard levels. Standard safety precautions for whitewater paddling should be observed, including proper flotation, appropriate boat selection, and awareness of changing water conditions.