2025-12-19T20:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 100 mph possible. * WHERE...Rocky Mountain National Park and the Medicine Bow Range, The Mountains of Summit County, the Mosquito Range, and the Indian Peaks, The Northern Front Range Foothills, and The Southern Front Range Foothills. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MST this evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines, with power outages possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may lead to rapid fire growth of any new fire in the foothills.
North Fork--Insmont To Estabrook Paddle Report
Last Updated: 2025-11-13
The North Fork of the South Platte River, also known as the Whitewater River Run, starts at the small community of Insmont and flows for approximately 16 miles to the take-out point at the Estabrook picnic area.
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Summary
This stretch of river is rated as a Class III-IV and is best navigated at a flow range of 250-800 cubic feet per second (cfs).
This section of river offers an exciting and challenging run for experienced kayakers and rafters. The rapids on this stretch include Zig Zag, Devil's Slide, Hole in the Wall, and Staircase. These rapids can be technical and require good boat control and the ability to make precise moves.
The North Fork of the South Platte River is regulated by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Rafters and kayakers are required to wear personal flotation devices and follow all safety guidelines outlined by the agency. Additionally, this section of river is closed to boating from November 1st through May 31st to protect wintering wildlife.
In summary, the North Fork of the South Platte River offers a challenging and exciting run for experienced boaters with a range of Class III-IV rapids. The ideal streamflow range is between 250-800 cfs and boaters must follow all Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations for safety and conservation purposes.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-11-13 |
| River Levels | 859 cfs (3.72 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 122% |
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| Class Level | iii-iv |
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| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06707500 |
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Area Campgrounds
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Green Mountain Campground
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Green Mountain
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Meadows Group Campground
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Buffalo
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Lost Park
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Lost Park Campground
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North Fork--Insmont To Estabrook
Bailey Canyon
Estabrook To Cliffdale
Foxton
Reynolds Ranch Open Space Park
James Q Newton Park
Flying J Ranch Park