Slickrock to Bedrock
Colorado – US
- Class
- II+ to III
- Length
- 50 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 10 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 5,450 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 4,944 Feet
- Typical season
- April to June
Current Flow
0 CFS
Gauge height: 1.71 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM
▲ 0.01/hr (12h) ▲ 0.00/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- DOLORES RIVER NEAR BEDROCK, CO. Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 900 |
| Average | 1,500 |
| Maximum | 3,800 |
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
This is a beautiful desert multi-day run. Unfortunately the season doesn't last as long as the stretched on the nearby Green and Colorady rivers so look to run this during spring runoff. This isn't a whitewater intensive section of the Dolores but is still worthwhile if you're in the area.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Slickrock Ramp | 5,450 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | A mid sized ramp and lot just off HW 141 in CO. Not much in this area of CO so plan accordingly. |
| Take-Out | Bedrock Ramp | 4,944 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | A few miles south from HW 90 near Bedrock, CO is another access point for the Dolores. Access is on river left. |
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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