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:: Salida Whitewater Park Whitewater Kayaking Trip
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Salida Whitewater Park Whitewater Kayaking Trip on the Arkansas River |
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Salida Whitewater Park Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Salida Boat Ramp |
| Take Out: |
Riverside Park |
| Difficulty: |
Park & Play
Upper Hole is faster and rowdier than lower hole
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| Run Length: |
.25 mile |
| Streamflow Comments: |
The upper hole is good at almost all levels. It gets pretty rowdy at around 2000 cfs and gets rowdier with higher flows. The lower hole slower and more gentle. It washes out at about 1600 cfs. It's good for front surfing at higher flows though. The lower hole is great for beginners.
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| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Primary Season: |
It gets cold in the winter and sometimes the river has chunks of ice. The flows usually come up in late May and are at least 700ish through mid-August. Still boatable at lower flows but more of a pourover.
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| Permit: |
None. |
| Hazards: |
F street bridge downstream of the first hole. It's easy to avoid but it has wrapped rafts and hooligan crafts before. However, swimmers usually slide around it. |
| Land Ownership: |
City of Salida. |
| Wilderness: |
NO |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 150 miles Southwest of Denver, CO |
| Area Name: |
Mountain West |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From 1st Street (Hwy 291) in Salida turn towards the river on G Street. Go 1 block to Sackett Street, turn left and an immediate right into the boat ramp. You'll see lots of cars and kayaks.
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| Salida Whitewater Park on the Arkansas River |
This is one of the most popular whitewater play features in Colorado. It's good at almost all levels. See the flow comments above.
This a great place for beginners to start running whitewater. Advanced boaters will find the upper hole better for playing at most levels. It's forgiving enough for beginners to get through it with lots of time to roll in the slow moving water below. The lower hole is better for learning new moves and for beginners to learn how to playboat because it's slower and more gentle.
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Last Edited by josho on 5/16/2011
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