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Put-in CO

Put In

American Whitewater 38.3940, -105.6240

Save this feature with the run it belongs to.

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 rapid serves as the entry point for this river section, marking the beginning of the float at the Pinnacle Rock Launch. While specifics about the rapid's technical features are limited, paddlers should be prepared for typical Arkansas River conditions and scout the initial water flow before launching. No significant hazards are immediately apparent, but standard whitewater caution and situational awareness are recommended.