Silt to Rifle

Start at Silt, finish at Rifle, and let Driftline relocate your vehicle while you float. This page connects the shuttle logistics, measured river distance and access information for your trip.

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Key facts

Put-in: Silt. Take-out: Rifle. Select both exact names when booking.
River: Colorado River. Distances below use the same measured legs as the booking form.
A short river distance does not guarantee an easy or quick float. Check conditions and choose a trip suited to your group.
Shuttle price: $65 flat per vehicle. Same-day online cutoff: 1:00 PM Mountain Time; call 970-540-4441 after that.

Before you launch

Confirm your put-in, take-out and vehicle parking. Check closures and current river conditions; do not use a shuttle booking as confirmation that a route is open or suitable.

Vehicle hand-off

Enter the correct vehicle, license plate, key location and planned take-out time in your booking. Follow the booking instructions, keep valuables with you and make sure the vehicle can be identified.

Measured booking distances

Silt → Rifle: approximately 8.8 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

Can I book a vehicle shuttle from Silt to Rifle?

Yes. Use the existing booking form to select the river, both access points, date and vehicle details. Check access and shuttle availability before committing to the trip.

How long will the float take?

River miles are not a float-time guarantee. Flow, weather, equipment, stops and your group change the time needed. Check current conditions and plan your take-out time accordingly.

Ready to float?

$65 flat fee. Same-day help: 970-540-4441.

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Sources

River conditions change. Check flows and closures before you launch, and always wear a properly fitting life jacket.