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South Platte River Trailhead


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South Platte River Trailhead

The South Platte River Trailhead next to the Gudy Gaskill bridge (which crosses the South Platte River) marks the intersection of Colorado Trail #1776 Segments 1 & 2 with Jefferson County Route 97

The large parking lot has Vault toilet. The trailhead provides easy access to the end of Segment 1 and the beginning of Segment 2.

The South Platte River is the Douglas County & Jefferson County boundary

FS https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recreation/recarea/?recid=82634&actid=24

Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/Nq9TMd4JmomE8UZ47

Colorado Trail Info https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/psicc/recarea/?recid=12992

  • 6,120 ft
  • Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
    South Platte Ranger District (PSINF)
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 25
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  • South Platte River TH to Chair Rocks
  • South Platte River TH to Colorado Trail Segment 1
  • South Platte River TH to Colorado Trail Segment 2
  • South Platte River TH to Lenny's Rest
  • South Platte River TH to Bear Creek
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