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Put-in CO

Put In

Rio Grande - 02. Box Canyon to Creede (CO)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Lake Fork below Lake San Cristobal near Lake City, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In serves as the starting point for the Rio Grande's Box Canyon to Creede section, marking the initial entry into a remote and challenging stretch of river. While specific details about the rapid's features are limited, boaters should anticipate a transitional zone that requires careful navigation and awareness of potential obstacles as they launch into the canyon environment. Proper scouting and understanding local river conditions are critical at this launch point.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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02. Box Canyon to Creede
Rio Grande
II-III 23.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater