| Put In: |
Johnson Village Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Fisherman's Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
30 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
146 cfs @ 10/01/2009 06:45 AM - ARKANSAS RIVER BELOW GRANITE, CO, reading taken from USGS
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| Flow Information (phone): |
watertalk 303-831-7135, 2*, 59*. Arkansas River at Nathrop, CO. |
| Good Level: |
700-4,500 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August
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| Permit: |
Daily self issued permits required. $3/person for river access and use of picnic site, additional fees for camping. |
| Character/Similar To: |
Mostly Class I and II rapids providing an nice run for the novice to beginner. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed public and private, watch for signs along river designating public lands. |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
Yes on public land. |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 130 miles Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Located on Hwy 285 just before the intersection with Hwy 24 near Johnson's Village.
Take-out: Turn east off US 285 about 2 miles north of Nathrop onto County Road 301, cross the river, and turn right at the top of the hill. |
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