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Rivers & Streams: Colorado

Quick Facts

Colorado-Lower River Section

General Description

Directions from Denver: To reach this stretch of the Colorado, take Interstate 70 west (about 2 1/2 hours from Denver). At Glenwood Canyon take the Grizzly Creek exit.

Directions from Glenwood Springs: Follow Interstate 70 east towards Denver. Exit at Grizzly Creek, it is approximately a 10 minute drive.

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Cold Water Fishing	From Grizzly Creek to Rifle the Colorado offers many fine fishing opportunities for very large fish. This section receives relatively light pressure due to the fact that it is most popular to float it, but wade fishing is still very effective. The summer and fall in this section of river can have red hot fishing.
	Rafting & Kayaking	This is the perfect section of river for the intermediate to beginner rafter or kayaker. The Grizzly Creek, No Name, and Shoshone take-outs are the most popular. This section of the river has many different faces from the high walls of Glenwood Canyon to the open space below Glenwood Springs.
	Rivers & Streams	Colorado-Lower River Section	Yes