Taylor River
02. Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont(Taylor River Canyon)
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Log in to add an alertThere was a paddle with a red handle sticking out between the two middle rocks at the entrance to Todd's Slot.
Todd's Slot is mile 4, not mile 2. Please update in river description. Watch out for a river-wide strainer just above The Slot.
On 5/30/17 there is a river-wide strainer--a fallen large evergreen--blocking the river at the tenth drop after the takeout for the canyon section. It was easy to portage in kayaks but would be really difficult to get a raft around it due to density of vegetation on the banks. Maybe it's just a coincidence that it's shutting out rafts just above the section where no trespassing signs are posted everywhere and a few scowling fishermen are hanging out on their private property.
Articles
May 11, 2026
Access Improvements Move Forward on the Taylor River (CO)
After a lengthy delay, American Whitewater is excited to announce that river access improvements are continuing to move forward at The Slot access on the Taylor River. Improvements include much-needed […]
May 18, 2022
Sign Petition to Protect Water Quality in Colorado’s Rivers!
Sign here to protect water quality in Colorado’s exceptional rivers and creeks! American Whitewater and our partners are working to protect water quality in 26 creeks and rivers in Colorado. […]
Nov 9, 2021
Comments Needed By Nov. 26 to Secure Protections for West Slope Rivers (CO)
In August, we announced the release of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Draft Forest Plan. This plan will guide the management of over 3.2 million acres and thousands of […]
Aug 16, 2021
It’s Finally Time to Protect Colorado’s West Slope Rivers!
Today, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forest Unit announced the much-anticipated release of the Draft Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The Draft Plan materials were released […]
Feb 9, 2021
Help Protect Colorado’s Western Slope Rivers this Valentine’s Day
American Whitewater is asking the paddling community to step up this Valentine’s Day to help protect rivers like the Taylor, Oh-Be-Joyful, and San Miguel rivers in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, […]
Nov 29, 2018
Support Colorado River Access on Colorado Gives Day!
Colorado Gives Day is on December 4 this year and is fast approaching! Go here to schedule your online donation to support American Whitewater's Colorado River Access Program. What is […]
Sep 5, 2018
AW Comments on Colorado Nat’l Forest Wilderness Process
The Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) planning process is well underway and we are working to ensure that the interests of the boating community are well-represented in […]
Oct 14, 2013
Gunnison Flow Study: Success, Next steps underway
American Whitewater is pleased to release this report on the results of our summer 2013 Gunnison River Flow Survey. Over 331 paddlers responded to the Survey, allowing us to define […]
Oct 8, 2013
Q&A with KEEN raffle winner Amanda C
This summer, AW actively encouraged paddlers who have experience on rivers and creeks throughout Colorado's Gunnison River Basin to participate in our regional flow survey. With ongoing support from KEEN […]
Jun 21, 2013
Action Alert: Take the Gunnison River Flow Survey, win KEEN shoes
In late 2012, AW launched a new program to protect flows and access on river and stream segments throughout Colorado's Gunnison River Basin. These include iconic runs like Oh-Be-Joyful, the […]
Jun 19, 2013
Flow Updates: Taylor, Black Canyon, Gunnison Gorge
June 19, 2013: Taylor, Black Canyon and Gunnison Gorge Flow Updates The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) recently circulated updated information on dam releases that will affect regional whitewater runs, paddling opportunities […]
May 16, 2013
Gunnison and Crested Butte, CO paddlers meetings – May 21 and 23
American Whitewater (AW), the nation’s leading advocate for the conservation of whitewater rivers, will be hosting public meetings for river boaters in Gunnison on May 21 and in Crested […]
Apr 30, 2013
2013 Gunnison Flow Survey is live. Share your thoughts & protect rivers!
April 30, 2013 American Whitewater (AW) is pleased to announce the launch of our 2013 Gunnison River Basin Flow Survey. We need your help to define flows that support the […]
Jun 12, 2001
River Film Rendezvous
The Sierra Nevada Outdoor Center, Friends of the River (FOR) and AmericanWhitewater (AW) are pleased to announce the Third Annual Riverfilm Festivalscheduled for Saturday, July 14,2001. This year¹s festival will […]
Dec 11, 2000
State Liability Laws and Recreational Use Statutes
American Whitewater has prepared this table as a tool and research guide for understanding the differences between state recreational use statutes on a national basis. It is certainly not the […]