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Put-in CO

Put In - First Section of Rapids - Hep A and Hep B

South Platte - 07. Confluence Park (of South Platte with Cherry Creek) (CO)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Photo
Put In - First Section of Rapids - Hep A and Hep B
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Put In rapid at Confluence Park marks the start of the urban whitewater section where the South Platte River meets Cherry Creek, featuring minimal technical challenges but potential urban debris and variable water levels. Paddlers should be aware of potential low-head dam effects and urban infrastructure that can create unexpected hydraulics, making situational awareness critical despite the seemingly straightforward entry point.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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07. Confluence Park (of South Platte with Cherry Creek)
South Platte
II-III 1.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater