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Grape Creek

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Why you'll love it

49.1 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
156 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
156 cfs
Average current
1.5 ft/s
Gradient
78.4 ft/mi
Drainage area
474 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Grape Creek is a 49-mile paddling stretch near Westcliffe, Colorado. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 156 cfs and a gradient of about 78.4 feet per mile.

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Guided trips nearby

Local operators near Westcliffeoffering guided trips. You book directly with them — Roamze doesn’t take a cut.

Journey Quest

Kayaking business nearby (~18 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Black Bear Retreat

Kayaking business nearby (~30 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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