| Put In: |
Buffalo Creek Bridge |
| Take Out: |
North and South Platte Confluence |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
|
| Gradient: |
51 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
11 miles |
| Current Streamflow: |
139 cfs @ 11/05/2008 07:15 AM - PLABAICO -- NORTH FORK SOUTH PLATTE RIVER AT BAILEY, reading taken from DWR
|
| Flow Information (phone): |
Watertalk 303-731-8135; 1*, 42*. North Fork of the South Platte River at Bailey, CO |
| Good Level: |
300-800 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
|
| Primary Season: |
Flows depend upon releases, so check flows before you go. |
| Permit: |
No permit required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This popular run begins with easy Class III rapids and technical white water emerges as the canyon narrows. Further downstream there are four miles of Class III+ pool-drop rapids. |
| Hazards: |
Low bridge on lower part of the run that may require portage. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 116 miles Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Buffalo Creek Bridge is located where Hwy 126 crosses the river below Pine.
Take-out: A dirt road follows the left bank of the river from Buffalo Creek Bridge to the confluence, providing multiple access points and short shuttles. |
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