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Welcome to the Upper Colorado River Special Recreation Management Area

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recreation opportunities in Toponas 134 Kremmling ROUTT T GRAND Hot Sulphur a variety of scenic settings. Many Springs Upper Colorado River SRMA McCoy activities, including rafting, kayaking, Burns Bond State Bridge

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Basalt Meredith Climax Kokomo Eagle County Open Space. This river PITKIN Snowmass LAKE PARK guide provides information about some of the outstanding natural, cultural and historical features, as well as the recreation facilities along the Colorado River from Kremmling to Glenwood Canyon (76 miles).

The Colorado River headwaters begin in Rocky Mountain National Park in

Near Rancho del Rio northwest Colorado, about 55 miles from Kremmling. From the trickle of

snowmelt starting in the Never Summer Range to the Colorado River Delta near the Gulf of California, the Colorado River runs about 1,450 miles. Seven dams/reservoirs on the main Colorado River or its tributaries are used to manage water flows above Dotsero. Most of the dams/reservoirs are above Kremmling and send the water to Colorado’s Front Range. During dry years, these reservoirs actually assist with keeping water flows in the Colorado River. The Shoshone Power Plant in Glenwood Canyon has one of the oldest water rights for Colorado River water, which gives it priority over water rights on the Front Range. When the power plant is running, it keeps water in the Colorado River, benefitting wildlife and recreationists in the Upper Colorado River.

Once the river flows past Kremmling, it drops into Gore Canyon, cutting through the Precambrian gneiss and schist of the Gore Range. This section of river, which drops at 68 feet per mile for three miles, is considered the most challenging commercially-rafted stretch of river in Colorado—and possibly the Gore Canyon United States! Once the pounding river gushes out of Gore Canyon, the river calmly continues its journey through Lower Gore/Hartman Canyon and Red Gorge Canyon, past Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area, and into Glenwood Canyon.

The area between Pumphouse and State Bridge receives heavy public use. The stretch below State Bridge has traditionally seen far fewer boaters. In some cases, regulations may differ between these two sections of river due to the

Lower Gore/Hartman Canyon differences in public use. ■ 1 ■ 2

Recent evidence uncovered by History archaeologists suggests human The State Bridge and Blue Hill areas contained seasonal and possibly year- occupation along the Colorado River round settlements. The Ute Indians occupied the area until the late 1800s, from 5,000 to 6,000 years ago. ■ when settlers came over Dice Hill to homestead around Radium and up from Eagle and Wolcott to homestead around McCoy and State Bridge. The railroad was extended from the Front Range through the area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Prior to railroad extension, stagecoaches provided freight, mail and passenger services to settlements along the river.

Early in the 20th Century, disputes raged over the fate of Gore Canyon. Two power companies and the Bureau of Reclamation wanted to dam the canyon, which would have covered 20,000 acres and flooded Kremmling. Meanwhile, David Moffat was surveying the canyon for a railroad. Beginning in 1903 there were camps on both sides of the river at the mouth of Gore Canyon, with

Hartman Ranch 1907. Photo courtesy of Grand County power plant workers on river left and the railroad workers on river right. After Historical Association, photo #5787. meeting with the interested parties in Washington, President Teddy Roosevelt made the final decision – a railroad would go through Gore Canyon. In 1906, You can still see the remains of the the railroad survey began by anchoring ropes and logs in the canyon to make stagecoach route and ferry crossing near bridges. The railroad was completed through the canyon in September 1907 McCoy and along Highway 131. ■ and ended in McCoy. The Dotsero Cutoff between McCoy and Dotsero was the final section, which was completed in 1934.

Much of the land along the Colorado River was homesteaded, irrigated and grazed, while other areas were mined for both gold and copper. The area around the Benches campsites was known as Copper Flats and the small towns of Copper Kettle and Copper Spur were built in the area. Most of the mines produced no paying ore and the mining pioneers eventually moved on. Schools were built throughout the Colorado River Valley, allowing most children to walk or ride a horse less than five miles each direction. Cultural Resources Historic cabin on river right at bottom of Lower Gore/ Hartman Canyon. The history of human use along the Upper Colorado River can be reconstructed and interpreted by examining the physical remains of previous Removing arrowheads, tin cans, inhabitants. The banks of the Upper Colorado River have both prehistoric and bottles and other artifacts is illegal historic sites, early settlements and mining sites. and prevents others from discovering historical “footprints.” ■ Help preserve these sites while you view and enjoy them. River users will appreciate and value your respect of the area. These ethics are vital in maintaining the Upper Colorado River as a special place. ■ ■ ■ Keep wildlife wild! ■ ■ ■ Wildlife The Upper Colorado River is a spectacular wildlife viewing area. Opportunities abound to see bald eagles, golden eagles, Canada geese, and a

■ 3 ■ 4 variety of ducks and songbirds. Look for river otters, muskrats and beavers in Here are some hints for co-existing with bears: the water. You may spot ground squirrels, raccoons and deer on the shore. If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of an elk, moose, bear or mountain lion. - The most important thing you can do is to View wild animals from a safe distance and do not feed them. Feeding wildlife keep your camp clean. Pick up food scraps – either intentionally or unintentionally by failing to keep a clean camp – and store your garbage overnight in a dry box or cooler, or hang it at least twelve feet creates nuisance and often dangerous situations for you and the people who off the ground between two trees, six feet follow. Food humans eat and the associated trash can be harmful to wildlife. from tree trunks. Remove food smells from tables, utensils and coolers with alcohol or ammonia. You Are in Bear Country! The Upper Colorado River is home to the American - Remove food and food storage containers black bear, Ursus americanus, ranging from dark from your boat. Bears in search of food can get into and damage boats, even when boats black to brown, cinnamon and blond. These bears are anchored offshore. are interesting and beautiful to view from a distance. On the Upper Colorado River, bears may be a - Strap coolers and dry boxes together to make them harder for a bear to open or drag away. part of your camp experience (even at developed Booby trap coolers and dry boxes with empty campgrounds such as Pumphouse and Radium). pans or cans that will wake you up if a bear Drawn to food that is easy to get, “camp bears” tries to raid your food. Photo courtesy of Mighty Upper Photos repeatedly visit campsites looking for food. Above Warm Springs, 2013 - DO NOT TAKE FOOD INTO YOUR TENT OR “Food-conditioned” bears can become dangerous. SLEEPING BAG! While this is not common in this area, please help us not start the cycle. These steps will not only reduce the risk of problems for your camp, but also for all those who follow.

Fishing Fishing is popular on the Upper Colorado River. Anglers catch rainbow and brown, along with an occasional native cutthroat trout. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages fishing. A valid state fishing license is required, and special regulations apply.

River Etiquette The following tips help visitors be more caring and responsible members of the river community:

Boat Ramps Your trip begins here, before you actually get on the water, and your experience here can set the tone for your whole trip. Wait patiently for your turn. Use the A river trip is not a solo event; your ramp only for loading and unloading; put your gear and boat together off the actions directly and immediately ramp. Allow others to go before you if all they want to do is put a loaded boat affect the experience of other visitors. into the water and take off. Be friendly, helpful and considerate. You are responsible for your actions. Private Lands Please conduct your trip to nurture the “community” concept. Users of river Public access is not available on private lands. Please respect private landowner resources are part of a community who rights. Do not stop, cross, or enter private land for any reason or for any length actively and sincerely care about the of time unless you have the owner’s permission. Floating across private lands is river corridor and each other. ■ legal as long as the river bottom or banks are not touched.

■ 5 ■ 6 Railroad Right-of-Way Avoid the railroad tracks; do not walk along them. There is constant freight and passenger train traffic on the line. Crossing or walking on the railroad right-of-way is unsafe.

Encounters on the Water It is safer and more enjoyable if you do not bunch up with another group on the river, especially in the rapids. If you find yourself traveling too closely to someone else, slow down, perhaps stop for a break, or simply tell the other party that you seem to be traveling faster and you would prefer to pass them. When you come into contact with another river party, be friendly, exchange greetings, and give and receive information or assistance.

Floating and fishing groups use the river differently. Be sensitive to the needs of others. Fishing parties should not block the river with their boats and fishing lines; floating parties should not float through and over anglers’ lines. More than 60,000 people float the Upper Colorado If your group is fishing with your boats spread across the river, move over to River between Pumphouse and Radium each season. let a floating group pass. If you are floating and approach a fishing party, hold A friendly, considerate attitude will help make your trip a success. back until the anglers continue downstream or until they wave you through their group. Communication and common sense are the keys to successful interaction.

Selecting River Campsites Popular river campsites are listed within this float guide. Many other unnamed campsites will accommodate camping along the river. Dispersed camping (no facilities provided) is allowed anywhere on BLM public lands along the river corridor unless otherwise posted. If your group is small and the river is busy, try to leave larger sites for larger groups, or offer to share a large site with another party.

Accessible Campsites Pumphouse Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant toilets are available at Launch Sites #1, #2 and #3. In addition, Launch #3 has ADA parking, a sidewalk to river, shade cabana, picnic tables and benches. The Lower Cottonwood Bend Campground Campground (downriver of Launch #3) features an ADA campsite (#11, open to all after 7 pm) located across from an ADA toilet.

Radium The new Upper Launch features ADA toilets, bus and vehicle parking, a sidewalk to river, shade cabana, picnic tables and benches. Campsite #1 (open to all after 7 pm), closest to the toilets at the Lower Launch, is ADA compliant.

Upper Cottonwood and Benches #1 (RM 14.7 and RM 18.6) are the two ADA campsites on the river before State Bridge. There are ADA privacy screens Radium Upper Launch ■ 7 ■ 8

ADA Campsites for portable toilets and good shade. Cottonwood can accommodate multiple These sites are open to everyone for groups. Island (RM 17.9) is somewhat accessible (nice beach/eddy on the picnic/camping, but if an individual/ downstream side of the island with a gradual path up to the picnic table and group comes along that needs an fire ring). Outside the main area, it is very rocky and can be very difficult to accessible site, please share. ■ maneuver. Below State Bridge, Catamount Bridge Recreation Site is the only ADA campsite along the river. The Deep Creek tributary to the Upper Colorado River also has ADA accommodations, but is only accessible by vehicle, not from the Upper Colorado River. The Pinball Recreation Site is difficult to access from the river (the path is rocky and difficult to maneuver), but has ADA accessible accommodations by vehicle off of the Colorado River Road (County Road 301).

ADA toilets are available at State Bridge, Two Bridges, Catamount, Pinball and Below Pinball Dotsero.

■ ■ ■ This river corridor Minimum Impact River Use cannot survive if you You affect this river canyon when you pass through it. River users come to the don’t work to protect it. Upper Colorado River for many reasons, but none of them come expecting ■ ■ ■ to find vegetation hacked, beaches and banks scarred with fire rings or fouled with human waste and scattered litter. Here are ways you can care for the river:

Fire Pans Please bring firewood with you on all It is recommended to use a fire pan that is at least 12 inches in diameter with overnight trips and leave live, dead and at least a 1.5-inch lip. The fire pan should be elevated off the ground to prevent down wood where it is. Driftwood is an burning of soil and fire blankets are recommended to facilitate total ash acceptable wood to collect for fires in removal. Outside of Pumphouse, Radium, and State Bridge Recreation Sites, the river corridor. ■ please carry out ash and other unburned fire residue with other garbage.

Human Waste ■ ■ ■ It is highly recommended to pack out all solid human and pet waste from the There are no longer outhouses along river corridor. Use developed toilet facilities at the developed put-in and take- the Upper Colorado River outside the out areas when possible. When on the river, use Leave No Trace Principles, developed recreation sites. They have including approved portable toilets. all been removed to comply with EPA regulations. ■ Please set up an approved portable toilet as soon as practical upon arriving at the campsite. The toilet system should be adequate for the size of the group and the length of the trip. Using approved toilets and bags will reduce the risk of spills if in a leak-proof, animal-proof, hard-sided container with a screw-on or ratchet-locking lid. You must not empty portable toilets into a developed toilet facility.

Approved Portable Toilet Definition: Any non-biodegradable, durable container designed to receive and hold human waste in any container position Groover Shelter at Upper Cottonwood ■ 9 ■ 10 without leaking, equipped with a dumping system that allows the container to be emptied into a standard receiving or dump system designed for that purpose (such as a SCAT machine or recreational vehicle dump station) in a sanitary manner, without spills, seepage, or human exposure to human waste or any approved biodegradable landfill-approved bag system designed for landfill disposal (such as a “WAG” bag).

Gray Water (Urine and Wastewater) Current Leave No Trace practices recommend discarding urine and wastewater in the river. Imagine the smell and impact of nearly 70,000 visitors per year all urinating on land in the relatively small areas where people camp and congregate. The solution to pollution is dilution! Wastewater includes soap and dirty water from bathing, dishwashing and tooth brushing, as well as unwanted liquids from canned foods. Strain wastewater to separate solid food particles and carry food particles out with your trash. Discard strained wastewater directly into flowing water in the river. River Safety Floating the Upper Colorado River is thrilling, enjoyable and generally safe; however, river running and camping have inherent risks. Remember these safety hints:

■ ■ ■ When in Doubt, Scout. If you are not sure about a rapid, pull over to shore and walk ahead to look over the situation. Do not invite a blind encounter with Think before you act, use the unknown. common sense, and respect the strengths and hazards When in Trouble, Be Active. When you find yourself in a difficult situation or if your vessel is out of control, always keep trying to help yourself. Boaters of the river. who stay active in times of trouble are usually able to extricate themselves, ■ ■ ■ while boaters who become inactive with fear or indecision succeed only by chance.

Dress for Success; Wear Your Personal Floatation Device (PFD/Life Jacket). Make sure to have a wearable U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket that is approved for whitewater boating. Plan for all kinds of weather by packing an accessible dry bag with clothing to keep you comfortable and safe from hypothermia.

Watch Your Step. River sandals offer the best traction on wet rocks from slips, trips and falls. Wearing a PFD/Life Jacket on land can be the best protection if you fall.

Most Accidents Happen in the Home. On a river trip, your camp is your home. This is where you will encounter sharp knives, hot stoves, toe-stubbing Always have at least one life jacket on board per person, rocks, bees, ticks, and possibly poison ivy and bears. Make sure you set up and remember to wear your life jacket for safety.

■ 11 ■ 12 camp where you have little risk from flash floods (away from side canyons and tributary entrances, higher up in elevation). Make sure to give wildlife plenty of space.

Think Before You Drink. Neither the river, nor any side streams, are tested or treated; they may or may not meet safe drinking water standards. Boil, filter, or chemically treat all drinking, cooking and dishwashing water.

Golden Eagles are among a wide variety of wildlife you may encounter along the Upper Colorado River. Fireworks and Firearms Fireworks are prohibited on all federal public lands.

Pursuant to CFR 43 8365.1-6 and Upper Colorado River SRMA Supplemental Rules, discharging and or use of a firearm, or any other device such as a paintball or compressed air gun are prohibited within a developed recreation site. It is recommended that no firearms be discharged within 0.25 miles of either side of the Colorado River between the headwaters and State Bridge, unless in the lawful pursuit of hunting game during a valid hunting season.

The Upper Colorado River SRMA includes several developed recreation sites.

The International Whitewater Scale The rapids noted on the river maps are classified according to degree of ■ ■ ■ difficulty. Higher flows generally require more decisive and demanding Scout when in doubt. maneuvers. Use extra caution at high flows when fast currents require shorter ■ ■ ■ response times.

Class I Very Easy. Moving water with a few ripples and small waves. Few or no obstructions.

Class II Easy. Easy rapids with waves up to three feet and wide clear channels visible without scouting. Some maneuvering required.

Class III Medium Difficulty. Rapids with high irregular waves capable of swamping an open canoe. Narrow passages often requiring complex maneuvering and scouting from shore.

Class IV Difficult. Long difficult rapids with constricted passages

Yarmony Rapid, Class III, 5,000 cfs. often requiring precise maneuvering in very turbulent waters. Photo courtesy Paul Killino Scouting from shore is often necessary; conditions make rescue difficult. Not runnable in open canoes.

■ 13 ■ 14 Class V Very Difficult. Extremely difficult, long and very violent rapids with highly congested routes nearly always requiring scouting from shore. Rescue conditions are difficult. Significant hazards to life in event of a mishap. Ability to conduct a kayak roll is essential.

Class VI Extremely Dangerous. Nearly impossible to run and very dangerous.

Needle's Eye Rapid, Class II-III, 3,800 cfs. Canoeing the Upper Colorado River Canoeing is not recommended from Pumphouse to Rancho del Rio. Pumphouse to Rancho del Rio is an intermediate to advanced stretch of whitewater for canoes. Every canoe MUST be a whitewater-outfitted boat with floatation, each person wearing a PFD and a helmet.

Anything above a Class II is not recommended for open-topped canoes. Class III is recommended for expert canoeists only and portage of hazards and rapids is advised.

Broken canoe pulled out of river by River Ranger.

Kremmling River Segment Descriptions and Maps 40 Map 1 Con uence Rancho Map 2 Del Rio Map 3 McCoy Pumphouse Pinball Map 4 Recreation Area Boat Map 7 9 Access Map 6 Map 5 Radium Recreation Site Two Bridges State Bridge Map 8 Bond Catamount Bridge State Bridge Recreation Site Map 9 131 Cottonwood Island Horse Creek Legend

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S | S h 12.9 Wake Up Rapid (Class II) h e e e e p p h h o o r 13.1 Needle's Eye (Class II/III) Scouting rapid is advised above 4,000 cfs. Large rock in center left with two large holes above 4,000 cfs. r n n M Canoes and tubes not recommended above Rancho del Rio. o u n t a a i 13.4 & 13.5 Mary’s Wall Rapid (Class II) Watch out for wall on river right. Historic Cabin (13.5 left bank) The cabin was a chow hall for workers attempting to build i n a hydro-electric power dam in the canyon. The Historic East Argentine Trail (seen above river through the canyon right), built in 1903 to 1904, was H constructed to provide access to the East Argentine tunnel for the dam. This dam site was one of many from the mouth of Upper Gore Canyon down to the existing Shoshone Power Plant. The Shoshone Power Plant was the only power plant that was constructed (completed in 1910) in this area. For more information on the power dams and railroads, please see Area Description.

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H 14.4 Cedar Campsite (left bank) Good shade, trail access, six or more tents. i l A l l 14.6 AH Cabin Campsite (right bank) Limited shade, one to three tents. The outhouse was removed in 2014 in accordance with EPA Regulations. Ed “Doc” Winslow was accidently shot in the cabin while someone was cleaning a gun outside. His wife remarried a man with the last name of Maghee and the cabin is still known as the Maghee Place. 14.7 AH Upper Cottonwood Campsite (left bank) Two campsites, ADA privacy screen for portable toilets, good shade, trail access, six or more tents. This is one of two ADA sites on the river, everyone is welcome to picnic/camp, but if an individual/group comes along that needs an accessible site, please share. There is no longer an outhouse^_ here. 14.8 A Lower Cottonwood Campsite (left bank) Limited shade, trail access, four to six tents. ■ 21

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17.6 Yarmony (Hoyt) Rapid (Class III) A Class II/III drop next to a huge boulder on the right. At 2,500 cfs and higher flows, the rock is submerged and forms a large hole and lateral waves that can easily flip a raft. Bottom of rapid has rocks on both sides of river. Scouting is advised from river left, please stay off railroad tracks on river right. Canoes and tubes are not recommended above Rancho del Rio. 17.9 A Island Campsite (left bank) Good shade, four to six tents. No longer an outhouse here. 18.5 A Scotty’s Bench Campsite (high above river on left bank) Limited shade, one to three tents. 18.6 AH Bench Campsite #1 (left bank) Limited shade, trail access, ADA privacy screen for portable toilets, six or more tents. One of two ADA sites on the river, everyone is welcome to picnic/camp, but if an individual/group needs an accessible site, please share. No longer an outhouse here.

18.7 Bench Campsite| W #2 & #3 (left bank) Good shade, trail access, non-ADA privacy screen for portable toilets, six or more tents. No longer an outhouse here. A e s t P e 18.9 Lone Tree Campsitea (right bank) Limited shade, four to six tents. A k 19.1 A Several Trees (right bank) Good shade, four to six tents. 19.2 Toadflax Island (island) No shade, four to six tents. A C o t t t o n 19.6 Cliffvieww (right bank) No shade, water level dependent and see about all other campsites. A o o o o d d P 20.6 Last Chancee Riffle (Class I) a k P i n n e 20.7 Last Chance Campsitee y (left bank) Limited shade, trail access, four to six tents. A y R i i d g ■ 23 e !

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21.5 AHN Rancho del Rio (left bank) Private recreation fee site features a small store with some groceries, equipment and vehicle storage, toilets, dressing rooms, parking and a large Hbeach-like stretch of river bank. Cabins, camping, picnic sites, parking and launching area are available for a fee. GH L i g LO g h h T r 22.9 Pyrite Campsite (right bank) Limiteda shade, four to six tents, very close to railroad tracks. A i l G u u l 23.6 Cable Rapid (Class I) & Elk Creek (leftl c bank) Provides hiking away from river up side canyon. J h 23.7 A Cable Rapid Campsite (left bank) No shade, six or more tents. The cabin and outbuildings were built by a squatter on BLM lands in the 1940s. He H grazed goats along the river and grew hops around the cabin.

23.8 A Railroad Campsite (right bank) No shade, trail access, one to three tents, very close to railroad tracks. 24.7 J Piney River (left bank) Provides hiking away from river up side canyon. 24.7 A Piney River Campsite (Vehicle Access- up very steep bank from river) Site offers vehicle camping off high clearance road from State Bridge River Access. 25.0 HNO State Bridge River Access (left bank) Eagle County Open Space recreation fee site. Site features one developed boat launch take-out and a small craft M launch/take-out, toilets, dressing rooms, garbage service and non-potable water. Site host lives on site during the summer. No camping at this location. 25.1 Historic State Bridge & Lodge Information is on map. H | W e s t 25.8 AN Windy Point Campground (left bank) Less than a mile downstream from State Bridge. Features several natural boat landings (accessibility depending Pon e a river flow), four campsites and a toilet. Access by boat or a narrow dirt road (trailers not recommended) to the south side of the river. k 27.7 A Before Bond Campsite (left bank) Shade, one to three tents.

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31.7 McCoy Waterwheel (left bank) The more than 40-foot tall wooden waterwheel was built to H provide irrigation for agricultural fields, and is the last of several built at this location. This wheel was constructed by local ranchers in the 1930s and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Two Bridges River Access

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Geologists call the folded geologic striations just prior to Catamount a “syncline.” It was formed 80 million years ago during the formation of the Rocky Mountains and demonstrates the tremendous geologic force that created the Rockies. ■ !] The small town of Burns was named for a trapper who lived in the area named Jack Burns. ■

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46.1 - 52.3 Bull Gulch Wilderness Study Area (WSA) (left bank) This WSA includes unique geological formations including colorful cliffs, pinnacles and volcanic H intrusions. A wide range of topographic and ecological variation allows for solitude and excellent recreation opportunities. Visitors are reminded to leave no trace and erase any evidence of human impact within the WSA. 48.7 AN Pinball Recreation Site (right bank) A free BLM site featuring a toilet and one !] campsite (the boat launch is 0.5 miles downstream from this site). 49.2 H Pinball Boat Access (right bank) A free BLM site featuring a boat launch. Sand deposits are common at the bottom of the ramp where vehicles may sink. Catamount to Pinball Only take your vehicle as far as you are comfortable to prevent getting stuck.

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S l l a u u g Lyons Gulch to Dotsero Landing h tMap 11 Length: 4 miles Floating Time: 2 - 4 hours t e r r H H o ll ll o o w Dotsero Landing to Bair Ranch E a Map 11 Length: 6.5 miles Floating Time: 3 - 5 hours a g ll e N e s s tt T h | h e 67.8 Deep Creek Tributary (right bank) Vehicular access up the Coffee Pot Road (County Road 17) to five free BLM campsites near Deep Creek H Canyon. These sites are not accessible from floating on the Upper Colorado River. The Coffee Pot Road parallels Deep Creek and provides access to extensive public lands.

69.0 Ute Trail (right bank) Travel through Glenwood Canyon was difficult before the the railroad. The early “Nuche” or Ute peoples crossed the Flat Tops H when travelling east or west following a number of routes collectively called the Ute Trail. Although you cannot see this trail system from the river, historic trails upland on the mesa were part of this system.

R R e d 69.5 Dotsero Landing River Access (left bank) This Eagle County Open Space fee site is cooperatively managed with the BLM and provides a public | H i HHN i ll ll O boat launch, ample parking and toilets. No camping at this location. 71.5 Siloam Springs Historic Town- As you near the entrance to Glenwood Canyon, you float past the historic town site of Siloam Springs. Nothing S H p r remains today of this healthr u c resort, which was built in the late 1880s to take advantage of the warm springs surfacing along this section of the c e R i Colorado River. The resort couldi d g not compete with Glenwood Hot Springs and was abandoned within only a few years. g e 73.0 Glenwood Canyon is the largest canyon on the Upper Colorado River and was formed in the Pleistocene – fairly recently in geologic time. The upper H layers are sandstone, while the lower canyon is comprised of Cambrian rock.

G G o 76.0 Bair Ranch (right bank)- A free Colorado Departmentb bof Transportation site with no trailer access; vessels must be hand carried between the boat | b ll e HN e rr K access and the parking area. Toilets are provided. No campingn o at this location. o b

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