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CATHERINE'S STORE · ROARING FORK
Catherine's Store Shuttle
Catherine's Store sits between Basalt/Hooks and Carbondale on the Roaring Fork. It's a difficult take-out because of challenging access, so we recommend it as a put-in.
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- $65 flat fee per vehicle.
- Better suited as a put-in: Catherine's Store is a difficult take-out due to challenging access.
- From Catherine's Store you can book take-outs at Carbondale, Iron Bridge/Westbank or Two Rivers.
- Catherine's Store to Carbondale: about 4.5 river miles; the booking form plans about 2 hr 30 min.
- Same-day bookings can be made online until 1:00 PM Mountain Time. After 1:00 PM, call 970-540-4441 to see if we can still fit you in.
Floats from Catherine's Store
- → Carbondale: 4.5 mi, about 2 hr 30 min
- → Iron Bridge/Westbank: 11.5 mi, about 4 hr 30 min
- → Two Rivers: 18.3 mi, about 8 hr
Miles from our measured legs; times are the booking form's planning windows.
How the shuttle works here
- Book: pick Catherine's Store and your take-out on the booking form and tell us about your vehicle.
- Float: park at Catherine's Store, leave your keys as arranged when you book, and get on the river.
- Car waiting: we drive your vehicle to your take-out and park it so it's there when you get off the water.
Catherine's Store: access planning
Between Basalt/Hooks and Carbondale. Access is challenging as a take-out; confirm the plan before choosing it as your finish.
Area: Carbondale area · Roaring Fork River. Confirm current access, parking rules and any closures before launch.
Access pin: 39.400152, -107.153684 · Open in Maps
Measured booking distances
- Basalt/Hooks → Catherine's Store: approximately 5 river miles (Roaring Fork River).
- Catherine's Store → Carbondale: approximately 4.5 river miles (Roaring Fork River).
Driftline’s measured legs, also used by the booking form. River miles are approximate distances, not float times or a safety rating. Conditions and stops change your time on the water.
Questions
Can I take out at Catherine's Store?
You can book it from Fisherman's Park, Family Pool or Basalt/Hooks, but access is challenging, so it's better suited as a put-in.
How long is Catherine's Store to Two Rivers?
About 18.3 river miles by our measured legs. The booking form plans about 8 hr.
Ready to float?
$65 flat fee. Same-day help: 970-540-4441.
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River conditions change. Check flows and closures before you launch, and always wear a properly fitting life jacket.