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:: Tributary - Plateau Creek Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Tributary - Plateau Creek Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Colorado River |
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Tributary - Plateau Creek Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Hwy 65 |
| Take Out: |
1-70 ramp |
| Difficulty: |
Class III
, Class IV
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| Gradient: |
33 fpm |
| Run Length: |
8.3 miles |
| Good Level: |
Above 300 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
April, May
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| Primary Season: |
Water levels for this creek are dependant on current snowpack. This creek does not run every year but when it does it is usually in April or May |
| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Consistant gradient but no significant rapids through a sandstone gorge. The run is roadside but has a quiet isolated feeling. |
| Hazards: |
Watch for wood in the lower portions of this run |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 227 miles (3 hours 49 minutes) West of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Take Out: From I-70 take exit 49, the take out is along the western ramp.
Put In: From the take out drive up river on Route 65 for 8.1 miles to a nice boat ramp. |
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