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Colorado River

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6with daily scores
4.5–16 midistance range
Hard · Moderatedifficulty
The Upper Colorado River at the BLM Pumphouse recreation corridor in Colorado.
Upper Colorado River near Pumphouse and the Radium sectionPhoto by Bureau of Land Management via Recreation.gov · BLM recreation-site image
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Your tripPumphouse Recreation Area to Radium Recreation Area4.5 river miles · Plan a full daylight window for Class II–III scouting · hard
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Colorado River paddle planning

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Water levels

These Colorado River routes use 2 gauge references depending on the stretch.

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Compare 6 routes (6 scored · 0 planning) across Upper Colorado River / Colorado River Valley and Kremmling Field Offices, Upper Colorado River / Kremmling Field Office. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.

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Colorado River routes here are marked hard and moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.

Colorado River paddling FAQ

Where can I paddle the Colorado River?

Paddle Today tracks 6 Colorado River routes across Upper Colorado River / Colorado River Valley and Kremmling Field Offices, Upper Colorado River / Kremmling Field Office. Compare the route cards on this page, then open an individual route for put-in, take-out, distance, and access notes.

How should I check Colorado River water levels?

Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses 2 gauges or gauge references. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.

Which Colorado River route is best today?

Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.