| Difficulty | II+ |
| Length | 12.6 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 20 fpm |
| Gauge | Conejos River Below Platoro Reservoir, Co. |
| Flow Rate as of 1 day | 19 cfsstale data |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 9, 2024 |
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
From Spectacle Lake down, a pretty flatwater float with no rapids of consequence, but many river wide fences requiring portage. A very early season run, dropping out before other parts of the state start to flow. Several options upstream, including South Fork (Hike to, up to 5 miles), Pinnacles section, and a section putting in at this take out.
-DJM, May 2023