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Hazard CO Class V

Tiger Den

South Platte - 02. Lake George to Cheesman Reservoir (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
South Platte River above Cheesman Lake, Co. Downstream Primary
Runnable: 275.0 – 700.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Tiger Den
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Tiger Den is a technical Class V rapid with a complex, boulder-strewn descent that demands precise boat positioning and aggressive line selection. The rapid features multiple stacked drops, tight boulder slots, and powerful hydraulics that can quickly overwhelm paddlers who miss their intended line, with the primary danger being a series of undercut rocks and potential pin spots on the river's right side.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
4.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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02. Lake George to Cheesman Reservoir
South Platte
V+ 21.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution in this area.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater