Narrow, rocky with fantastic whitewater
Upper & Lower Rustic
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The Upper Poudre is narrow and rocky. This swift, continuous section with great class III-IV whitewater.
Recommended Trips on The Upper & Lower Rustic – Cache La Poudre River:
Trip Name: Full Day
Sections Included: Upper & Lower Rustic, Narrows, and portion of Mishawaka
Outfitter: Rocky Mountain Adventures
Learn More: www.shoprma.com ~ 800.858.6808
upper & lower rustic sections
Cache La Poudre River – Upper & Lower Rustic Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class III-IV (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 7639′ to 6443′
Average Gradient: 68.7′ per mile
Access to Access
Home Moraine Trailer Park to Indian Meadows Picnic Area: 9.4 miles
Indian Meadows Picnic Area to Narrows Picnic Area: 8.0 miles
Total Mileage: 17.4 miles
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Information for Cache La Poudre River Self-Guided Boaters:
The Cache La Poudre River is in the Roosevelt National Forest and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
- Boating Permit Required: NO
- Permit Details: No fee of any kind is required to float the river within the National Forest on public lands.
- River Manager: US Forest Service – Canyon Lakes Ranger District
2150 Centre Ave. Bldg E, Fort Collins, CO 80526
970.295.6700 ~ www.fs.usda.gov/main/arp
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.