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Put-in CO

Put In

American Whitewater 37.8352, -107.5987

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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 is an entry point rapid marking the start of the Howardsville to Silverton section, characterized by its transition from flatwater to initial whitewater conditions. Paddlers should be prepared for potential debris and variable water levels typical of high-altitude mountain rivers, with careful attention to entering the main current and navigating initial rocky segments.