| Put In: |
Pinnacle Rock Recreation Area |
| Take Out: |
Parkdale Recreation Area |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Run Length: |
7.7 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
watertalk 303-831-7135, 2*, 60*. Arkansas River at Parkdale, CO. |
| Good Level: |
400 - 3500 cfs |
| Streamflow Comments: |
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| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August
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| Primary Season: |
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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: |
Hwy 50 runs along this run. The rocks are not yet red like the gorge but not quite as lush as the upper stretcheds of the river |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed public and private, watch for signs along river designating public lands |
| Wilderness: |
no |
| Camping on River: |
yes, on public lands |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 188 Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-In: approx. 8 miles west of Parkdale takeout on the north side of Hwy 50.
Take-Out: 2 miles west of Parkdale bridge on the north side of Hwy 50 (mile 93.5).
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Lodging in Colorado
