Colorado whitewater - Cache La Poudre River, Medicine Bow Mountains, Larimer County

Larimer county, Big South Campground to Tunnel Picnic Ground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     2.4 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The wonderful Larimer County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Cache La Poudre River will make you feel great. The Medicine Bow Mountains scenery is wonderful. This stretch of Cache La Poudre River is 2.4 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to
    drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The Big South Campground to Tunnel Picnic Ground stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the summer months at Cache La Poudre River temperatures are usually in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 30's. Throughout the winter highs are regularly in the 20's while Cache La Poudre River nighttime low temperatures
 
throughout the winter are in the 0's. Cache La Poudre River gets very little rainfall; the wettest month of the year is usually May, that's the one that rains the most while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
If you want a good time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Medicine Bow Mountains. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Green Ridge Trail. Cache La Poudre River is right by the Zimmerman Trail, and a trip to Cache La Poudre River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Poudre Falls.

Cache La Poudre River, Big South Campground to Tunnel Picnic Ground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 2.4 miles
Average Gradient: 162 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.636
Longitude: -105.809

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.68299
Longitude: -105.7735

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Current weather conditions at Cache La Poudre River, Medicine Bow Mountains, Colorado
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Local climate location: WALDEN 28 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Laramie, Wyoming, the metro area neareast to Cache La Poudre River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cache La Poudre River.
 Whitewater Near Cache La Poudre River:
Joe Wright Creek, Larimer County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (County Road 103 bridge to Big South Campground)
Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 12 miles long (Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground)
Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Home Moraine to Indian Meadows Bridge)
Cache La Poudre River - South Fork, Larimer County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.5 miles long (Fish Creek Trailhead to Main fork)
Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Indian Meadows Bridge to Narrows Picnic Ground)
Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3.4 miles long (Narrows Picninc Ground to Steven's Gulch Access)
Cache La Poudre River - North Fork, Larimer County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Cherokee Park Road to Halligan)
Laramie River, Albany County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (Jelm Public Access to Woods Landing)
Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 28 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Steven's Gulch Access to Mishawaka Inn)
Willow Creek, Grand County , 29 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (National Forest Campground to Reservoir)
 Ski Areas Near Cache La Poudre River:
SolVista, Colorado , 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Winter Park, Colorado , 41 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 45 miles away, 990 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 52 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 54 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 56 miles away, 2900 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 65 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 66 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 67 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Steamboat, Colorado , 71 miles away, 3668 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cache La Poudre River:
Peak To Peak Lodge Inc., Estes Park , 19 miles away
Estes Park Condos, Estes Park , 21 miles away
The Evergreens On Fall River, Estes Park , 21 miles away
RiverStone Resorts-BearPaw Ste, Estes Park , 21 miles away
Gateway Inn Restaurant Cnf Ctr, Grand Lake , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cache La Poudre River:
Sleping Elephant Campground, Larimer County, 2 miles away
Big South Campground, Larimer County, 2 miles away
Skyline Campground, Larimer County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Cache La Poudre River:
Green Ridge Trail, Larimer County , 2 miles away
Zimmerman Trail, Larimer County , 3 miles away
Roaring Fork Trail, Larimer County , 4 miles away
Big South Trail, Larimer County , 5 miles away
Lower Nunn Creek Trail, Larimer County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Cache La Poudre River:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 25 miles away

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