Colorado whitewater, Cache La Poudre River Larimer county, Indian Meadows Bridge to Narrows Picnic Ground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     8 miles   The starting point is not too far from Fort Collins-Loveland, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Since you're on this site     you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The beauty of the Medicine Bow Mountains is a great plus for this river. The Indian Meadows Bridge to Narrows Picnic Ground section of Cache La Poudre River in Colorado is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty   of Larimer County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: Near Cache La Poudre River you discover the Mount McConnel Trail which is a great hiking trail. A visit to Roosevelt National Forest rejuvenates the soul, and the cheerful people of Red Feather Lakes like to hang out nearby. This is such a fun river. The Kreutzer Nature Trail is a wonderful hiking trail next to Cache La Poudre River. Summertime highs at Cache La Poudre River regularly tend to be in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 40's. Cache La Poudre River, Indian Meadows Bridge to Narrows Picnic Ground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cache La Poudre River.   Whitewater Near Cache La Poudre River: Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Home Moraine to Indian Meadows Bridge) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 3.4 miles long (Narrows Picninc Ground to Steven's Gulch Access) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Indian Meadows Bridge to Narrows Picnic Ground) Cache La Poudre River - South Fork, Larimer County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V - 12.5 miles long (Fish Creek Trailhead to Main fork) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Steven's Gulch Access to Mishawaka Inn) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County, 9 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, 13 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (Poudre Park Picnic Gound to below Pine View Falls) Cache La Poudre River, Larimer County, 14 miles away       Class III-IV - 2 miles long (below Pineview Falls to Mile Marker 114.7) 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: Eldora, Colorado , 40 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 44 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 46 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs Snowy Range, Wyoming , 59 miles away, 990 foot drop, 5 lifts, 27 runs Loveland, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 61 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Keystone, Colorado , 65 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 75 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 77 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Vail, Colorado , 82 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs   Hotels Near Cache La Poudre River: Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn, Estes Park , 16 miles away Econo Lodge Estes Park, Estes Park , 16 miles away Quality Inn Estes Park, Estes Park , 16 miles away Rodeway Inn Estes Park, Estes Park , 16 miles away Estes Park Resort, Estes Park , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cache La Poudre River: Kelly Flats Campground, Larimer County, 1 miles away Mount Park - Arapaho National Forest, Fort Collins, 1 miles away Dutch George, Masonville, 3 miles away   Trails Near Cache La Poudre River: Kreutzer Nature Trail, Larimer , 2 miles away Mount McConnel Trail, Larimer , 2 miles away Signal Mountain Trail, Larimer , 9 miles away Donner Hill Trail, Larimer , 10 miles away Sheep Creek Trail, Larimer , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Cache La Poudre River: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 17 miles away Roosevelt National Forest, Colorado , 10 miles away Lory State Park, Colorado , 21 miles away Curt Gowdy State Park, Wyoming , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cache La Poudre River: Fox Acres Country Club, Red Feather Lakes , 8 miles away Estes Park Golf Courses, Estes Park , 16 miles away Estes Valley Recreation District Estes Park Golf Club, Estes Park , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Cache La Poudre River Twin Lake Reservoir, Larimer , 9 miles away Seaman Reservoir, Larimer , 17 miles away Ypsilon Lake, Larimer , 18 miles away