Colorado – US
- Class
- II+ to III+
- Length
- 12 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 15 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 5,898 Feet
- Typical season
- January to December
Current Flow
517 CFS
Gauge height: 1.74 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:45 PM
▼ -0.50/hr (12h) ▼ -0.25/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- ROARING FORK RIVER AT GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 600 |
| Average | 2,000 |
| Maximum | 8,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
Photos
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Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Westbank (Black Bridge) | 5,898 Feet | No | No | Yes | High Clearance | Dirt/rock ramp to a small rocky eddy. Good tires and 4WD recommended. Limited parking on the shoulder of the road above. |
| Take-Out | Two Rivers Park | — | No | Yes | Yes | All Vehicles | Popular access point below the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers. Concrete ramp located in park with BBQ's, shade, water, ball fields, pavillion. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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