Basics
- Location:
- 8 miles southwest of Walden
- Class:
- Intermediate
- Suitability:
- Kayak
Description
The North Platte River starts in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness within the Routt National Forest close to the towns of Steamboat Springs and Walden. The river offers a plethora of fishing, rafting and sightseeing opportunities with deep pools, ripples and calm water.
Rafting and kayaking are some great ways to experience the North Platte. The Northgate Canyon run is fairly mellow and makes for a pleasureable float except for when spring runoff makes things more exciting. This is an intermediate run through rapids formed around large boulders. This stretch of the Platte makes for a nice day or even weekend trip with camping opportunities in abundance.
Rafting and kayaking are some great ways to experience the North Platte. The Northgate Canyon run is fairly mellow and makes for a pleasureable float except for when spring runoff makes things more exciting. This is an intermediate run through rapids formed around large boulders. This stretch of the Platte makes for a nice day or even weekend trip with camping opportunities in abundance.
Tour Companies
Wilderness Aware Rafting
- 5 Colorado Rivers
- Rafting, Jeep/Other Offroad
- 800-462-7238
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Tour Companies
Wilderness Aware Rafting
- 5 Colorado Rivers
- Rafting, Jeep/Other Offroad
- 800-462-7238
River Details
Class:
Intermediate
Suitability:
Kayak
Guides Available?
Yes
Camping Info
car camping
