Put In

Put In is a whitewater put-in access point on Grizzly Creek in Garfield County, Colorado. Grizzly Creek is a large river system with a significant gradient of 33.5 feet per mile, making it suitable for whitewater paddling. The creek drops 1,875 feet over its 56-mile length and maintains an average flow of 145.77 cubic feet per second with velocities around 1.66 feet per second, indicating moderate to swift current conditions typical of mountain whitewater runs. This is a headwater stream located relatively close to the source, positioned high in the Colorado Rockies where elevation ranges from 10,125 feet down to 8,040 feet.

Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for whitewater conditions and have appropriate skills for navigating mountain creek terrain. The location serves as an access point for kayaks and other small craft designed for moving water. Given the stream's classification as a Stream Order 7 river with substantial gradient, this section is likely to present challenges including fast-moving water, potential obstacles, and the variable conditions typical of Colorado mountain waterways. The drainage area of 329 square miles indicates this is a well-developed system drawing water from a substantial high-country watershed.