The Shoshone to Grizzly Creek run is one of the most popular runs in Colorado. Six outstanding rapids occur in this two mile run. The entire run can be viewed from the bicycle path that parallels the river. During spring runoff there are huge waves and holes. The run is not popular during the spring runoff. With the end of the spring runoff the favorite play spots appear and the run earns its reputation as a favorite place for boating. 3000 cfs seems to be the magic level. Above 3000 cfs the river is a not-so-popular Class IV run.. Below 3000 cfs the run becomes a Class III run with more and more play spots as the flow drops.
Take the I-70 eastbound exit for Shoshone. There is no westbound exit from I-70. Exit at Grizzly Creek, then go back east two miles. Shoshone has only a westbound exit.
1 mile
I-70 Grizzly Creek exit
Streamflow Colorado River at Dotsero
Streamflow Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs
Streamflow Colorado River below Glenwood Springs
Put in at Shoshone
The river on this section
On the trail
The take out at Grizzly Creek
