| Difficulty | II |
| Length | 20.1 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 15 fpm |
| Gauge | Rio Grande at Alamosa |
| Flow Rate as of 12 hours | 6 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 11, 2020 |
Projects
Rio Grande Recreational Needs Assessment
Rio Grande Recreational Flow Study In partnership with the Rio Grande Headwaters Restoration Project, and supported by grants from the Colorado Water Conservation Board and foundations, American Whitewater completed a Recreational Needs Assessment as part of a Rio Grande Basin Stream Management Planning effort (SMP). The final report was [...]Read More
River Description
Alternate Launch site:
County Road Z: Instead of ending this segment in Lasauses, many boaters choose to take out at County Road Z. There is an unimproved access ramp on river left just upstream of the County Road Z bridge.
There are three known hazards on this segment:
Westside ditch diversion dam is not passable regardless of flow. Boaters must portage around. Coordinates: 37.467427, -105.855967
Chicago ditch diversion dam is not passable regardless of flow. Boaters must portage around. Coordinates: 37.460512, -105.841062
County Rd Z bridge is hazardous at higher flows, although no specific flow threshold has been identified. Coordinates: 37.306702, -105.738562
River Features
Put In
Access PointDistance: 0 mi
Take Out
Access PointDistance: 10 mi
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