Arkansas Headwaters

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #1 (**permalink**) 05-25-2009, 07:11 AM

Arkansas Headwaters
Salida, Colorado 81201
(719) 539-7289
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The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is recognized as one of the nation's most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River - the most commercially rafted river in the world! Tumbling 4,650 feet in 150 miles, boaters can find anything from roaring Class IV and V rapids, to milder Class II and III sections which are ideal for beginner and family trips. AHRA is also recognized for hosting one of Colorado's premier brown trout fisheries. Known for its eddies, ripples and deep pools, the Arkansas River offers excellent angling opportunities along its entire length. Stretching from the loftiest peaks in the Rockies to the plains of eastern Colorado, AHRA also offers abundant opportunities for camping, picnicking, hiking, wildlife watching, horseback riding, mountain biking, OHV travel and sighseeing among the deep canyons, broad valleys and towering mountain peaks found within the upper Arkansas River valley.

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wildcat · #2 (**permalink**) 08-06-2009, 12:04 AM

On over Monarch Pass is a little town called Pitkin. There are many trails leading out of Pitkin. A great day's ride is from Pitkin over Hancock Pass to St Elmo, over Tincup Pass to Tincup and over Cumberland Pass back to Pitkin. There are many old mine sites to explore and the scenery is terrific!!!!!!

**GRIZZLYWIZARD** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-06-2009, 06:08 AM

Sounds like a great place wildcat.