The South Platte River is pretty popular among paddlers during winter and spring. We are trying to do upstream/downstream paddling workout every weekend (usually Sunday, 2pm). Contact me if you are interested to join our group. There are some easy down river trips coming in March and April.
Like in recent year, I am running two informal races: 9 miles upstream and a month later, the 31 mile South Platte River Marathon. These are unofficial and unorganized race, so your are totally responsible for what are you doing on the river. There are no entry fees and no awards, just fun. You need to record your racing time. Slower paddlers can start earlier. My wife, Connie, will help us with shuttling during the Marathon. If water is really low we can run the Marathon on shorter course from Evans to Kuner.
| date | event | time & course | contact |
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03/22/2009 Sunday |
South Platte Upstream “Rotten Egg Race” informal race, |
start at sunrise, ~7am Kersey to Evans Riverside Park 3-4 hours |
Marek |
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03/22/2009 Sunday |
8th Annual South Platte River Joint Spring Paddle Trip 9 or 14 miles, 2 portages |
Evans Riverside Park to Kersey or Kuner |
RMCC RMSKC Poudre Paddlers CanoeColorado |
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04/19/2009 Sunday |
downriver trip 9 miles |
Brighton to Ft Lupton |
Eric CanoeColorado |
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04/25/2009
Saturday |
South Platte River Marathon informal race 31 miles, 5 portages |
Wildcat (St Vrain River, 1 mile above confluence with S. Platte) to Kunner |
South Platte River Upstream “Rotten Egg” Race – March 16, 2008 – mileage and landmarks
South Platte River – GPS/photo map and guide
2nd South Platte Upstream “Rotten Egg” Race – Results
31 Miles and 5 Portages – South Platte River Marathon – mileage and landmarks
32 Shallow Miles of the 2008 South Platte River Marathon
“9 miles upstream” That’s some challenge, plus you’re doing it for the fun… great.
Mark Martinez,
Testing out hyper gain like the energizer bunny