New Castle to Silt
Colorado – US
- Class
- II
- Length
- 7.6 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 15 FPM
- Typical season
- January to January
- Author
- Gremlin
Current Flow
1,800 CFS
Gauge height: 4.09 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:15 PM
▼ -6.67/hr (12h) ▼ -3.33/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.
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Description
Sunny, lazy run with abundant wildlife. Concrete boat ramps provide good access.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | New Castle | — | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | |
| Take-Out | Silt ramp | — | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles |
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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