Platte River
Thornton, Colorado
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The Platte River is a major river in the state of Nebraska and is about 310 mi long. Measured to its farthest source via its tributary the North Platte River, it flows for over 1,050 miles.
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Platte River - Wikipedia
The Platte River () is a major American river in the state of Nebraska. It is about 310 mi (500 km) long; measured to its farthest source via its tributary, the North Platte River, it flows for over 1,050 miles (1,690 km). The Platte River is a tributary of the Missouri River, which itself is a tributary of the Mississippi River, which flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The Platte over most of its length is a broad, shallow, meandering stream with a sandy bottom and many islands—a braided stream.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platte_RiverNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Thornton, Colorado
- Head north toward Dorothy Blvd (108 ft)
- Turn left onto Dorothy Blvd (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Thornton Pkwy (1.7 mi)
- Turn right onto Colorado BlvdDestination will be on the left(1.0 mi)
Confluence of Middle Fork and South Fork South Platte Rivers, Park County, Colorado.
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