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Put-in CO

Put In

Rio Grande - 04. Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork (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 is the initial entry point into this stretch of the Rio Grande, marking the start of the river run through Wagon Wheel Gap. The rapid's characteristics are not well-documented, so paddlers should exercise caution and scout thoroughly before attempting, noting potential hazards like submerged rocks or changing water levels typical of the Colorado mountain rivers.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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04. Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork
Rio Grande
II-III+ 11.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater