Colorado whitewater - Cache La Poudre River - South Fork, Medicine Bow Mountains, Larimer County Larimer county, Fish Creek Trailhead to Main fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     12.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section of Cache La Poudre River - South Fork in Larimer County is 12.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Since you're on     this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a short drive from Fort Collins-Loveland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful Medicine Bow Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. 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. Briefly about the general area: Having a good time in the Medicine Bow Mountains   is uncomplicated. Through the summer highs here at Cache La Poudre River - South Fork get into the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Cache La Poudre River - South Fork plunge into the 0's. Near Cache La Poudre River - South Fork you locate the Kreutzer Nature Trail which is a good hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Mount McConnel Trail is always a good adventure. It is very dried out here at Cache La Poudre River - South Fork ordinarily; most of the rain falls all through July while December is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Cache La Poudre River - South Fork, Fish Creek Trailhead to Main fork road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 12.5 miles Average Gradient: 114 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.62583 Longitude: -105.52806 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.68638 Longitude: -105.44973 Paddler input for Cache La Poudre River - South Fork, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cache La Poudre River - South Fork, Medicine Bow Mountains, Colorado Local climate location: RED FEATHER LAKES 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Estes Park Travelodge Inn & Suites, Estes Park 14 miles away The Travelodge Estes Park is a true Lodge Style property in a Beautiful Mountain Setting. The hotel offers a choice of Standard Rooms, Suites, and Deluxe Rooms with a Fireplace, or a Whirlpool. Gues... 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cache La Poudre River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Cache La Poudre River - South Fork: Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Indian Meadows Bridge to Narrows Picnic Ground) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Home Moraine to Indian Meadows Bridge) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3.4 miles long (Narrows Picninc Ground to Steven's Gulch Access) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Steven's Gulch Access to Mishawaka Inn) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 11 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (Mishiwaka Inn to Poudre Park Picnic Ground) Cache La Poudre River - North Fork, Larimer County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Cherokee Park Road to Halligan) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Poudre Park Picnic Gound to below Pine View Falls) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (below Pineview Falls to Mile Marker 114.7) Big Thompson River, Larimer County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV+(V+) - 11.5 miles long (Lake Estes to Drake) Cache La Poudre River - North Fork, Larimer County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Livermore Bridge to Main Stem)   Ski Areas Near Cache La Poudre River - South Fork: SolVista, Colorado , 43 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Winter Park, Colorado , 45 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 58 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 59 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Snowy Range, Wyoming , 60 miles away, 990 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 64 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 73 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 76 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 81 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 88 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cache La Poudre River - South Fork: Estes Park Travelodge Inn & Suites, Estes Park , 14 miles away Budget Host Four Winds Motor Lodge Estes Park, Estes Park , 14 miles away Super 8 Motel - Estes Park, Estes Park , 14 miles away Best Western Silver Saddle, Estes Park , 14 miles away Comfort Inn Estes Park, Estes Park , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cache La Poudre River - South Fork: Kelly Flats Campground, Larimer County, 1 miles away Crown Point Pingree Campground, Larimer County, 4 miles away Fish Creek Campground, Larimer County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Cache La Poudre River - South Fork: Kreutzer Nature Trail, Larimer County , 2 miles away Mount McConnel Trail, Larimer County , 2 miles away Signal Mountain Trail, Larimer County , 7 miles away Donner Hill Trail, Larimer County , 8 miles away Dunraven Trail, Larimer County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Cache La Poudre River - South Fork: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 16 miles away