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Put-in CO

Put In

American Whitewater 37.8796, -107.5656

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Gauge Conditions

Animas River at Silverton, Co. Downstream Primary

Runnable: 150.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In rapid marks the starting point for the upper Animas River run, featuring a tight initial entry with potential rocky constrictions that demand precise boat positioning. Paddlers should scout the rapid carefully, as water levels can significantly alter the line and potential hazards, with careful attention to entry angle and avoiding potential pin spots among the initial boulder garden.