Two Rivers to South Canyon
Colorado – US
- Class
- II+ to III
- Length
- 5 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 16 FPM
- Typical season
- January to January
- Author
- Gremlin
Current Flow
1,850 CFS
Gauge height: 4.12 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:15 PM
▼ -2.50/hr (12h) ▼ -1.25/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- COLORADO RIVER BELOW GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 1,000 |
| Average | 5,000 |
| Maximum | 30,000 |
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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Description
Less crowded than the Shoshone and Grizzly Creek runs. Some splashy waves including the Glenwood whitewater park and South Canyon rapid.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Canyon Rapid | III | —–— |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Two Rivers Park | — | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Good access for all vehicles on city owned concrete ramp. |
| Take-Out | South Canyon | — | No | No | Yes | 4WD Only | BLM managed access. Not open year-round, usually April to snow. Sandy ramp with a concrete pad-4WD recommended. |
| Take-Out | South Canyon | 5,640 Feet | No | No | Yes | 4WD Only | BLM recreation area. Sandy steep ramp with a concrete pad-4WD recommended. Good parking, no fee. Closed seasonally. Usually open April through November. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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