Cache La Poudre River

Colorado’s first wild and scenic river is a rapid ride through varying terrain. Cache La Poudre, meaning hiding place of powder after local folklore runs an interesting route dropping 7,000 feet along the way. It starts high in the Rocky Mountains before joining the South Platte River toward the coast.

The amount of attractions along the way are almost innumerable, any worthwhile outdoor activity has its outlet somewhere along the way. The diverse plant life and active wild animals make the banks a well-preserved, primitive swarm.

The river’s easy accessibility have made it an increasingly popular attraction, rivaling the mighty Arkansas, and conservationists are working to make sure it keeps its pristine visage.