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Canoeing - Kayaking - Rafting
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North Platte River in CO and WY
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Our Route Summary
- Submitted by: Larry Rehwoldt
- Date Submitted: 8/2000
- Email: flabroncos@aol.com
- Location: Walden, CO
- Class: II - IV, with the highest
snow melt water levels typically in May and early
June.
- Distance Paddled: 45 miles
- Water: fresh and cold
- Wildlife: Pronghorn, mule deer,
trout
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Entry
- Directions: From Walden, CO take
Highway 125 north 4 miles beyond Cowdrey to a T
intersection. Then continue northwest on 125
about 4 miles. 1/2 mile after crossing the bridge
over the river, turn at the white forest service
sign to the Routt National Forest access site.
You may leave your vehicle at the parking lot by
the portable toilets.
- Fee: none
- Description: boat ramp
- Parking: adjacent gravel
- Facilities: portable toilets,
picnic areas, primitive camping areas
There is also good camping 6 miles north at the
Six Mile Gap with an access path to the river.

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Exit
- Directions: Treasure Island
takeout, 1.5 hours drive north of the put in
- Fee: none
- Description:
- Parking: adjacent gravel
- Facilities: restrooms and picnic
areas
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What We Saw
This was a 3 day, 2 night guided raft trip with Bill
Dvoraks Kayak and Rafting Expeditions out of Nathrop CO
(800-824-3795).
We paddled in a four man raft with another provisions
raft behind. Our great guides were from Bonaire and New
Zealand.
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The first day, we paddled about 17 miles through
Class III plus rapids on the Northgate section of the
river. The river canyon here is narrow and at an altitude
of 7000 - 8000 feet. Nights were cold. Sleeping under a
star-filled sky, I woke with frost on my sleeping bag in
July. 
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The next two days were mostly Class II or flatwater
and the guides let us take the helm. Here the scenery
was magnificent and we had the easy water from which to
enjoy it.. Narrow, solid rock canyon walls were in view
much of the first two days.
The area was remote and pristine. We encountered few
other people on the river. Probably as a result, there is
excellent trout fishing in the area. one of the few
people we encountered were fly fisherman in a rowing
dory. The river is designated a Gold Medal Trout fishery
for both Brown and Rainbow. A valid Wyoming license is
required to fish.
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It was a relaxing and beautiful trip. With great
guides like these, folks with some paddling experience
should do fine. |
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