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COLORADO RIVER · GLENWOOD CANYON
Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers
About 5 river miles from the Grizzly Creek boat ramp in Glenwood Canyon to the Two Rivers Park ramp in Glenwood Springs. We move your car so it's waiting at Two Rivers.
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- Put-in: Grizzly Creek boat ramp, I-70 rest area at MP 121.
- Take-out: Two Rivers Park boat ramp, 740 Devereux Road, Glenwood Springs.
- Distance: about 5 miles (Grizzly Creek ramp is about 5 mi east of downtown).
- About 1.5–2.5 hours of floating, estimated from the ~5 miles at typical drift speeds. Flow, wind and stops change it.
- Live flow gauge: USGS 09085100, Colorado River below Glenwood Springs.
Put-in
Grizzly Creek boat ramp. CDOT's rest area sits on the south side of I-70 at MP 121, accessible from both directions, with the launch immediately adjacent.
Take-out
Two Rivers Park, a 22-acre city park at the confluence with river access, parking, restrooms, a boat ramp and a changing structure near the ramp. It is the only City-operated ramp for private boaters and permitted outfitters.
Parking and access
Reach Two Rivers via 6th Street to Devereux Road. Commercial users need a City permit at Two Rivers. CDOT closes canyon rest areas during Flash Flood Watches.
Measured booking distances
- Grizzly Creek → Two Rivers: approximately 6 river miles (Colorado 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
How long is Grizzly Creek to Two Rivers?
About 5 miles, roughly 1.5–2.5 hours on the water depending on flow and stops.
Is there parking at Two Rivers?
Yes, the City lists parking, restrooms and a boat ramp at Two Rivers Park.
Live flow: Colorado River below Glenwood Springs
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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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River conditions change. Check flows and closures before you launch, and always wear a properly fitting life jacket.