| Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area | |
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 Recreation Area office sign in Salida. | |
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| Location | Chaffee / Fremont / Lake / Pueblo counties, Colorado, USA |
| Nearest city | Salida, CO |
| Coordinates | 38°32′16″N 105°59′33″W / 38.53778°N 105.99250°W |
| Area | 6,193 acres (25.06 km2) |
| Established | 1998 |
| Governing body | Colorado Parks and Wildlife |
The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) is one of the United States' most popular locations for whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Arkansas River. There is a total of 150 miles of water[1] that extends from Leadville, Colorado to Pueblo, Colorado and contains many different classes of rapids ranging from Class II-V rapids.[2][3] Activities within the area include Bicycle Trails, Fishing Guide Service, Hiking/Nature Trails, Horseback Riding Trails, National Forest, Nature Experience, Nature Preserve, Nature Tours, River Raft Trips, Scenic Highway/Byway, Ski/Snowboard Area, State Park, Water Park, Water Recreation.[4]
References
- ↑ Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, Colorado State Parks
- ↑ Nchpad : Ncpad Home
- ↑ "Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area". Parks.state.co.us. Archived from the original on September 13, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2013.
- ↑ Colorado Things to Do, Attractions & Official Colorado Travel Guide | Colorado.com
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