Colorado whitewater - South Platte River - North Fork, Front Range, Jefferson County Jefferson county, Buffalo Creek to South Platte section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7 miles   The nature scenery of Jefferson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The starting location is a short drive from Denver-Aurora, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Buffalo Creek to South Platte section of South Platte River - North Fork is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Front Range and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: Summer at South Platte River - North Fork arrives with high temperatures   in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 40's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 40's while South Platte River - North Fork night low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 0's. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Front Range. South Platte River - North Fork is a location that is rather arid typically; most of the rain falls during May while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. You might want to pay a visit to Lion Gulch since you're here at South Platte River - North Fork, and Chair Rocks is an exciting thing to distinguish if you're here. South Platte River - North Fork, Buffalo Creek to South Platte road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.40763 Longitude: -105.25676 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.40848 Longitude: -105.17018 Paddler input for South Platte River - North Fork, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at South Platte River - North Fork, Front Range, Colorado Local climate location: EVERGREEN 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Towneplace Suites By Marriott Denver Southwest, Littleton 10 miles away Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this TownePlace Suites Towneplace Suites is a residential-style, all-suite hotel nestled in the Rocky Mountain foothills of Littleton, CO. We offer th... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Colorado Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Denver-Aurora, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Denver-Aurora, Colorado, the metro area neareast to South Platte River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near South Platte River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near South Platte River - North Fork: South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir) South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Deckers to confluence with North Fork) South Platte River - North Fork, Park/Jefferson County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 10.5 miles long (Bailey to Pine) Bear Creek, Jefferson County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Idledale to Morrison) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (mile 267 to Golden) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock) South Platte River, Jefferson/ Denver County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte) South Platte River, Park County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 7.3 miles long (Lake George to Cheesman Reservoir) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 28 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon) South Platte River, Jefferson County , 29 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 8 miles long (Eleven Mile Reservoir to Lake George)   Ski Areas Near South Platte River - North Fork: Winter Park, Colorado , 46 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 47 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 49 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 52 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 58 miles away, 3398 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 58 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 64 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 75 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 81 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 91 miles away, 4040 vertical feet   Hotels Near South Platte River - North Fork: Towneplace Suites By Marriott Denver Southwest, Littleton , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Littleton, Co, Littleton , 11 miles away Oakwood at Retreat at Fox Hollow, Lakewood , 15 miles away Hampton Inn Denver-Southwest/Lakewood, Lakewood , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel - Lakewood/Denver Area, Lakewood , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near South Platte River - North Fork: Platte River Campground, Jefferson County, 6 miles away Buffalo Creek Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away Tramway Campground, Jefferson County, 8 miles away   Trails Near South Platte River - North Fork: Rolling Creek Trail, Park County , 14 miles away Long Hollow Trail, Douglas County , 16 miles away South Manitou Park Trail, Douglas County , 16 miles away Missouri Gulch Trail, Douglas County , 17 miles away Beaver Brook Trail, Jefferson County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near South Platte River - North Fork: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 28 miles away Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 55 miles away