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Cherry Creek Birding
ACA Smart Waiver
Paddle Plan: Paddle Plan: This is a slow, leisurely paddle looking for birds and will follow the shoreline from the east boat ramp area, past the wetland area, over along the west shoreline to the west boat ramp area, then along the dam and swim beach area and back to the east boat ramp area to the put in. Total approx. 5 miles. Ending around noon. Bring a lunch if you want to hang out afterward.
What to bring: Must have PFD, safety whistle, hat, sunscreen, binoculars. Snacks and water. Open to RMSKC current member or non member fee pay the one time $10 ACA fee and sign an ACA Waiver.
Where: New location: Cherry Creek State Park and Reservoir. The daily park pass for Cherry Creek is $11.00 unless you already have a yearly state park pass. We will use the East entrance off 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora, CO and plan to put in at the shoreline along where the picnic tables are near the east boat ramp parking area. Once your boat is unloaded you can park in the east boat ramp parking area.
Hazards: Cold water. Check the local weather and water temps reported on the Cherry Creek Website:
Water Temps If the wind picks up expect waves.
The picture shows Gregg at a previous birding expedition on Barr Lake.