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Put-in CO

Put In

American Whitewater 38.4720, -105.8660

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Gauge Conditions

Arkansas River at Parkdale, Co. Downstream Primary

Runnable: 300.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Low-moderate to high-moderate flows.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In is an entry point rapid marking the start of a significant river section, with minimal technical challenges but requiring careful navigation through initial river conditions. Paddlers should be alert to potential submerged rocks and variable water levels that can impact the entry point and initial downstream route.