White water in the heart of the city
Urban Denver
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The South Platte breathes life into the city of Denver, and creates the only urban white water rafting section in the state. On this mild water section, float past the city landmarks of Sports Authority Field at Mile High and Elitch Gardens amusement park, while traveling past one city park after another. This section also takes you through a couple of different whitewater play parks, including Confluence Park, creating fun and bouncy distractions amidst the hustle and bustle of city life.
Recommended White Water Rafting Trips on Urban Denver – South Platte River:
Trip Name: 1/4 & Half Day
Sections Included: Urban Denver
Outfitter: CityWild
Learn More: www.citywild.org ~ 303.477.7238
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South Platte River – Urban Denver Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class II-III (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 5364′ to 5143′
Average Gradient: 12.3′ per mile
Access to Access
Chatfield/C-470 to Union Ave. Whitewater Park: 5.5 miles
Union Ave. Whitewater Park to Grant-Frontier Park: 3.6 miles
Grant-Frontier Park to Confluence Park: 6.4 miles
Confluence Park to Globeville Landing Park: 2.5 miles
Total Mileage: 18.0 miles
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Information for South Platte River Self-Guided Boaters:
The South Platte River is in the Pike 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.
- Parking along the South Plate River is limited to designated parking areas and day use fee areas ($7 cash or check) only.
- US Forest Service – South Platte Ranger District
30403 King’s Valley Dr, Suite 2-115 Conifer, CO 80433
Monday – Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
www.fs.usda.gov/goto/psicc/sopl ~ 303.275.5610
Shuttles:
At this time, we are not aware of a shuttle service on the South Platte River.
Please contact the South Platte Ranger District for general river information.