South Platte River: Brighton to Fort Lupton

April 4th, 2020 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm      

 The South Platte River from Brighton to Fort Lupton is generally a beginner friendly 9 mile trip that is lined with cottonwoods hosting numerous birds and other wildlife… a nice way to begin the
paddling season. There is one mandatory portage at a dam and one boat chute
drop early on that will most likely be portaged depending on conditions.
Meet at Veterans Park in Brighton and be ready to begin the car shuttle no
later than 9:00 am. Take out is at the Fort Lupton’s ballfields park. Bring
Rain Gear, canoe floatation, painters, spare paddle and of course a PFD. Also
bring a set of dry clothes in a water proof bag and a lunch or snack.
Don’t pack too heavy, the two shuttles are not too easy and you need to cross
boulder field and fence.

For a detailed description of the river and parking areas go to: http://boc123.com/Kayak/RiverGuide/South_Platte_Brighton_City.cfm

This will be an ACA trip – e-mail your aca # to mat. If not an ACA
member, bring $5 per person for the insurance fee.   Potentially the trip
may be run on Sunday depending on the weather.