Colorado whitewater, South Platte River Union Chutes section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     0.1 miles   The scenic beauty of Colorado and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The put-in location is a short drive from Boulder. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. There's camping available near South Platte River. This section is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start     over and over. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section of South Platte River in -blank- County is 0.1 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Why not take a refreshing hike along the Beaver Brook Trail; you'll meet a lot of people from Wheat Ridge here. South Platte River is near Lena Gulch which   is absolutely worth a visit. Chatfield Lake State Recreation Area is both good and picturesque, and it's in the vicinity of South Platte River. South Platte River gets very little rain. Most of the rain falls through May, and January is when it's the driest. At South Platte River during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are commonly in the 40's while the cold winter nights at South Platte River are in the 10's.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near South Platte River.   Whitewater Near South Platte River: Whitewater Outfitter - Down River Equipment Company, Jefferson County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - AAA Inflatables Equipment & Repair, Denver County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Geo Tours Whitewater Raft Trips, Jefferson County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter South Platte River, Jefferson/ Denver County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County, 14 miles away       Class IV - 5.5 miles long (mile 267 to Golden) Bear Creek, Jefferson County, 14 miles away       Class III-V - 6 miles long (Idledale to Morrison) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County, 16 miles away       Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County, 16 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock) Boulder Creek, Boulder County, 19 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County, 19 miles away       Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park)   Ski Areas Near South Platte River: Eldora, Colorado , 35 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 46 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 54 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Loveland, Colorado , 55 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 57 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Keystone, Colorado , 60 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 67 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 73 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 86 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Vail, Colorado , 88 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs   Marinas Near South Platte River: Lake Powell Resorts & Marina, Denver , 8 miles away Bear Creek Lake Park Marina, Morrison , 8 miles away Chatfield Marina, Littleton , 10 miles away Boulder Reservoir Marina, Boulder , 18 miles away   Hotels Near South Platte River: Super 8 Wheat Ridge/Denver West, Wheat Ridge , 1 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WHEAT RIDGE-DENVER WEST, Wheat Ridge , 1 miles away Comfort Inn Wheat Ridge, Wheat Ridge , 1 miles away Affordable Inns - Denver West, Wheat Ridge , 1 miles away Howard Johnson Denver West, Wheat Ridge , 2 miles away   Campgrounds Near South Platte River: The Prospect RV Park, Wheat Ridge, 0 miles away Prospect RV Park, Wheat Ridge, 2 miles away South Park Lodge and RV Park, Golden, 5 miles away   Trails Near South Platte River: Beaver Brook Trail, Jefferson , 13 miles away Mesa Trail, Boulder , 16 miles away Bear Peak Trail, Boulder , 17 miles away Saddle Rock Trail, Boulder , 18 miles away Green Mountain Trail, Boulder , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near South Platte River: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 42 miles away Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 48 miles away Chatfield Lake State Recreation Area, Colorado , 13 miles away Eldorado State Park, Colorado , 17 miles away Roxborough State Park, Colorado , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near South Platte River: Overland Golf Course, Arvada , 2 miles away Golf Guys, Arvada , 2 miles away Lakewood Country Club, Denver , 3 miles away   Lakes Near South Platte River Sloans Lake, Denver , 4 miles away Rocky Mountain Lake, Denver , 5 miles away Marston Lake, Denver , 8 miles away