South Platte

Ran this section on 6.18.22 in my kayaks with my girlfriend who had never kayaked before. Super easy and would not hesitiate bringing somebody who has never kayaked on this section. The first dam is roughly 1/4 mile in after the put in and I'd suggest going around to the right. The second dam is much further down the river and there is a a pair of bald eagles at the opening right before so keep your eyes out for them. For this second dam I would HIGHLY suggest trying to find a route on the right, my partner and I trired to go around on the left but it was full of cow manure and pretty disgusting. Overall it was a good run for a beginner and would do it again.

We did our put in at Veterans Park in Brighton and did our take out at Pearson Park in Fort Luptin. The pull out trail at Pearson is on a Sandy Barge on the left hand side a little ways past the park, then you need to carry the kayaks back.

Water was running between 480-560 CFM, was easy day.