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Waterfall CO Class V+

Super Max

South Platte, North Fork - 01. Bailey to Pine (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
South Platte River below Brush Crk near Trumbull, CO Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Super Max
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Super Max is a notorious Class V+ waterfall drop with a technical, high-consequence entry and a narrow exit line that demands precise boat positioning and expert-level technical skills. The rapid features a complex series of hydraulics and sharp rock formations that create multiple potential pinning and keeper hole scenarios, requiring paddlers to execute a perfect entry angle and maintain strict momentum through the vertical descent.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V+
Mile Marker
5.5 mi
Directions
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01. Bailey to Pine
South Platte, North Fork
IV-V 10.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater