North Platte River, Wyoming, 6-Mile Gap to Treasure Island. June 13-15. Class II/II+

Paddle in the Medicine Bow National Forest, Wyoming. Access from Laramie WY or Walden CO. Approximately a 3-4 hour drive from Golden.

     Put-in at 6-Mile Gap Campground and River Access, about 4 miles north of the Colo-Wyo border. The put-in requires an about 100-yard carry downhill; no wheels allowed in Platte River Wilderness.

About 10 miles of Class II/II+ depending on the water level

     First 10 miles is National Forest, the rest is a mix of BLM and private land. The National Forest is marked with blue and red diamond signs; land behind blue is public, land behind red is private.

     Equipment required is floatation, PFD, throw bag, extra paddle, helmet, and appropriate cold-water protection such as splash wet/dry gear including dry or wet suits. Be prepared to swim. No cotton.

Note: The trip is a no-go if water level is below 600 cfs at the Colo-Wyo border gauge, North Platte River near Northgate, CO.

–River hazards are cold water exposure, swift current, many rocks, and sweepers

–Wyoming Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft inspection required

Contact TC  Doug Hurcomb for more info and to sign up. dhurcomb@msn.com