Large-scale development of Colorado River water supplies started in the late 19th century, at the river's headwaters in La Poudre Pass. The Grand Ditch, directing runoff from the river's …

Its headwaters are in the Rocky Mountains where La Poudre Pass Lake is its source. Located in north central Colorado it flows southwest through the Colorado Plateau country of western …

The Colorado River Headwaters byway traces one of North America's mightiest rivers from its source. Peaks loom over Grand Lake, where snowmelt forms the Colorado River headwaters. …

Downstream the Colorado is a mighty river irrigating and providing power to the Southwestern United States. But up here, at its source, it is no different from dozens of other Rocky …

The Colorado River headwaters begin in Rocky Mountain National Park in northwest Colorado, about 55 miles from Kremmling. From the trickle of snowmelt starting in the Never Summer …

Apr 21, 2024 · The headwaters of the Colorado River, a region of fragile beauty and critical importance, are more than just a geographic location. They are the source of a lifeblood for a …

Jun 20, 2024 · The Colorado River flows almost 1500 km from its headwaters in Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico, through Nevada, Arizona, and California, before crossing …

Mar 25, 2019 · The headwaters of the Colorado River begin at La Poudre Pass Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The elevation of this lake is approximately 9,000 feet …

Nov 3, 2023 · The Colorado River Headwaters Scenic and Historic Byway spans over 80 miles in north-central Colorado from Grand Lake to State Bridge, showcasing the breathtaking beauty …

Colorado River Headwaters, designated as a National Scenic Byway in 2005, is a stretch of water between Grand Lake and State Bridge that offers world-class fishing, rafting, canoeing, and …