Mellow and peaceful
New Castle to Palisade
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A wide and peaceful section of the Lower Colorado River with few small rapids. Without the distraction of big rapids be prepared for the presence I-70. Look out for Bald Eagles and Blue Herons. Do not plan to run the Big Sur to Palisade portion due to two big dams.
Recommended Trips on the New Castle to Palisade Section – Lower Colorado River:
Trip Name: Jet Boat Tours
Sections Included: Sections of New Castle to Palisade
Outfitter: Jet Boat Colorado
Learn More: www.jetboatcolorado.com ~ 970.644.1121
new castle to palisade sections
Lower Colorado River – New Castle to Palisade Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class I-II (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 5539′ to 4783′
Average Gradient: 11.6′ per mile
Access to Access
New Castle to Silt: 8.5 miles
Silt to Rifle: 6.5 miles
Rifle to Rulison: 10.0 miles
Rulison to Debeque: 20.0 miles
Debeque to Big Sur: 12.0 miles
Big Sur to River Bend Park: 8.0 miles
Total Mileage: 65.0 miles
Notes: Due to the high mileage of this section, we recommend you check two flow gauges, the first below Glenwood Springs, CO and the second near Cameo, CO.
Also, do not plan on running the section between Big Sur and Palisade as there are two large diversion dams.
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Information for Lower Colorado River Self-Guided Boaters:
The Lower Colorado River (New Castle to Palisade) is managed by the Bureau of Land Management out of Silt, CO.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river.
- River Manager: U.S Bureau of Land Management – Colorado River Valley Field Office
2300 River Frontage Road, Silt, CO 81652
970.876.9000 ~ www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/crvfo.html
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.