Dolores River

Across western Colorado, the Dolores River runs from the rugged La Plata Mountains through deep-red canyons toward the Colorado River in Utah. The Dolores features outstanding scenic values, wildlife viewing, rare plants, and cultural resources.

From Cortez, travel 30 miles north on U.S. Highway 666. The put-in is at the Bradfield Bridge Recreation Site, 6 miles east of Cahone, Colorado.