River CO

Red Wash

Colorado • 39.8754, -108.8901

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

50 mi

80 km

Elevation

7,094′ → 5,328′

1,766 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.68%

35.7 ft/mi

Drainage

297 mi²

769 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

2,520 mi

4,056 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

Detailed hydrology

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