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Today, the Cache La Poudre River is the only designated National Wild and Scenic River in the United States, offering a protected and unspoiled environment for water activities. The river starts in Rocky Mountain National Park along the Continental Divide and runs through Roosevelt National Forest, just northwest from Fort Collins and an hour drive from Denver. Many come between May and August to enjoy the rafting and kayaking adventures that this river offers. The intensity of the rapids vary from intermediate to advanced intermediate, offering class II, III, and IV rapids.
Kayakers are familiar with the challenging runs of the upper stretches of the Cache La Poudre River. On the lower part of the river, there is almost continuous whitewater with technical rapids, steep drops and beautiful scenery. Class IV+ rapids along Mishawaka and Pineview Falls provide a rush of adrenaline for experienced whitewater rafters. Family oriented trips also start below the falls, offering a more relaxed whitewater experience.
The International Rapid Rating Scale:
Class I: Easy. Fast moving water with riffles, small waves.
Class II: Novice. Straightforward rapids, wide, clear channels.
Class III: Intermediate. Rapids, moderate, irregular waves.
Class IV: Advanced. Intense, powerful rapids, precise boat handling.
Class V: Expert. Long, obstructed, violent rapids.
- A Wanderlust Adventure
- The Closest Rafting to Estes Park, Denver & Fort Collins. Over 27 years of experience on the only National "Wild & Scenic" River in Colorado! Free use of fleece pullovers & waterproof paddle jackets.
- A-1 Wildwater Rafting
- The Best rafting adjacent to Estes Park, Denver and Boulder is on the Nationally Designated "Wild & Scenic" Poudre River with A-1 Wildwater, celebrating our 26th year! Uncrowded rafting at its best.
- Boulder Outdoor Center: Rafting, Kayaking & Snowmobiling
- Winter & summer equipment, lessons & guided trips. Snow-sports: snowcat, heli skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing. Paddle-sports: kayaking, canoeing, and rafting. EXPERTISE is our difference.
- Mountain Whitewater Descents
- Conveniently located only about 80 minutes from Denver and Estes Park, the Poudre River offers some of the closest, most exciting, and still somewhat unknown, whitewater rafting in the state! Love Groups!
Whitewater Rafting Companies on the Cache la Poudre River:
North Platte River Whitewater Rafting / Piedra River Whitewater Rafting / Rio Chama River Whitewater Rafting / Rio Grande River Whitewater Rafting / Roaring Fork River Whitewater Rafting / San Juan River Whitewater Rafting / San Miguel River Whitewater Rafting / South Platte River Whitewater Rafting / St. Vrain River Whitewater Rafting / Taylor River Whitewater Rafting / Uncompahgre River Whitewater Rafting / Upper Colorado River Whitewater Rafting / White River Whitewater Rafting / Yampa River Whitewater Rafting
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