South Canyon to Riverbend (Tibbet's)

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Colorado – US

Class: II to III
Length: 3.5 Mile(s)
Gradient: 14.56 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)

Running

Hit some laps

Primary gauge: COLORADO RIVER BELOW GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum	1,200
Average	3,500
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

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Description

Splashy waves and a few holes to hit. Crossing under the train tracks is the biggest hazard. Stay close to the left column to avoid the downriver right column. Some sharp metal on the columns. Over 20,000 cfs it gets ugly, but still is runnable. Dinosaur hole should be avoided, run right.

Rapids

#	Rapid	Class	Recommended flow	Description	Scout
1		II to III	—–—
2	Dinosaur Hole	II to III	1,500–30,000	Large boulder in the middle of the channel that forms a keeper hole above 3500 cfs. Follow the tongue on the right.	Riverbend Rest Area from eastbound I-70, or driveby from right shoulder. Best to scout from road while running shuttle.

Access

Type	Name	Elevation	Camping	Water	Boat ramp	Vehicle access	Description
Put-In	South Canyon	—	No	No	Yes	4WD Only
Take-Out	Riverbend (Tibbet's)	—	No	No	Yes	All Vehicles	Dirt/sand ramp.
Take-Out	Riverbend (Tibbet's)	5,588 Feet	No	No	No	All Vehicles

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Fishing

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