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Rapid WY Class III

Cowpie Rapid

North Platte - 01. State line to French Creek (Northgate Canyon) (WY)

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Gauge Conditions
North Platte River near Northgate, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description
After a very tiny creek flows in on the right the river changes character. The riverbed is scattered with large boulders, downstream visibility is greatly reduced, and the gradient pick up. This is the start of Cowpie Rapid. The rapid is not really difficult but it merits a Class III and could result in an extended swim and loss of gear if you flip at the top.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
7.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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01. State line to French Creek (Northgate Canyon)
North Platte
I-III 26.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater