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South Platte River

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South Platte River

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    Location: Jefferson County, Colorado, United States

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    October 20, 2023

    Mountain biking

    The South Platte River marks the end of Colorado Trail-Segment 1 and the beginning of Segment 2. It's a great spot to filter water and head back down to Waterton Canyon or continue on to Segment 2.

    July 28, 2025

    Cross the South Platte River on the Gudy Gaskill Bridge, looking down at this fast-running river that spans 439 miles through Colorado.

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