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South Fork-Deckers to Confluence Info
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| Put In: |
Deckers (shorter runs possible) |
| Take Out: |
North and South Fork Confluence |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
20 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
15 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
438 cfs @ 07/23/2008 10:15 AM - PLACHECO -- SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BELOW CHEESMAN RESERVOIR, reading taken from DWR
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| Flow Information (phone): |
Watertalk 303-731-8135; 1*, 40*. South Platte River below Cheesman Reservoir. |
| Good Level: |
300-800 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August
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| Permit: |
No permit required |
| Character/Similar To: |
Primarily a beginner's run and teaching section with good scenery and easy access. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
USFS Campgrounds |
| Location: |
In the Rocky Mtn Region (CO), 125 miles Southwest of Denver |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: At the intersection of Hwy 126 and Hwy 67 along the river near the town of Deckers.
Take-out: An unpaved road follows the river downstream to th North Fork Confluence, providing multiple access and short shuttles. |
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