Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area
Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area | |
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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 that extends from Leadville, Colorado to Pueblo, Colorado and contains many different classes of rapids ranging from Class II-V rapids. 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.
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- Protected areas of Chaffee County, Colorado
- Protected areas of Fremont County, Colorado
- Protected areas of Lake County, Colorado
- Protected areas of Colorado
- Protected areas of Pueblo County, Colorado
- Protected areas established in 1998
- Bureau of Land Management areas in Colorado
- State parks of Colorado
- 1998 establishments in Colorado
- Colorado protected area stubs