Printer Friendly North Fork South Platte River (Bailey Canyon)

North Fork South Platte River (Bailey Canyon)


Stretch: Bailey to Pine Lake Ranch
Difficulty: Class IV to V-
Distance: 10.5 miles
Flows: 220 to ~800 cfs (it would be stout at 800 I figure). DWR North Fork South Platte River at Bailey gauge
Gradient: 117 fpm average from mile 3.3 to 8.5. 56 fpm before and 46 fpm after
Put-in: Town of Bailey, junction of US-285 and Wellington Lake Rd
Take-out: Pine Lake Ranch access
Shuttle: 14.1 miles, (25 minutes one-way)
Season: Can have flow throughout the year due to direct tie into Denver's water supply
Written: © 2021
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