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Floating Glenwood Canyon: first-timer guide
A simple option is Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers Park: about 5 miles, ending in downtown Glenwood Springs. Wear a life jacket, check flow and closures, and let us move your car.
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- Canyon launch: Grizzly Creek boat ramp (White River National Forest boat access).
- Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers: about 5 miles, roughly 1.5–2.5 hours (estimated from mileage).
- Grizzly Creek launch: I-70 rest area at MP 121, accessible from both directions.
- CDOT closes canyon rest areas during Flash Flood Watches.
- Live flow: USGS 09085100, Colorado River below Glenwood Springs.
Pick a route
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers runs out of the canyon into town. See the route guide linked below.
Getting there
Grizzly Creek is on the south side of I-70 at MP 121. Two Rivers Park is at 740 Devereux Road, via 6th Street.
Stay safe
Always wear a properly fitting life jacket. Check flow and any Flash Flood Watch before you go.
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers route guide
Questions
What is a short Glenwood Canyon float?
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers is a short option: about 5 miles, ending at a city park with parking and restrooms.
Is the canyon ever closed?
CDOT closes Glenwood Canyon rest areas and the path during Flash Flood Watches.
Live flow: Colorado River below Glenwood Springs
Loading the live USGS gauge…
USGS gauge 09085100, read live in your browser, the same way our river tool does. All gauges are on River conditions.
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$65 flat fee. Same-day help: 970-540-4441.
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- Garfield County — Grizzly Creek closure ends
- CDOT — Glenwood Canyon rest areas
- CDOT — Flash Flood Watch closures in Glenwood Canyon
- USFS White River NF — Glenwood Canyon Recreation Path
- City of Glenwood Springs — River Access
- City of Glenwood Springs — Two Rivers Park
- USGS 09085100 Colorado River below Glenwood Springs
River conditions change. Check flows and closures before you launch, and always wear a properly fitting life jacket.