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Meet Your Trip Leader
South Platte River Trail at 88th Avenue and vicinity
12/19/2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Leader:
Cassandra Stroud cassandrasadair@gmail.com or 9174996841
Kelly Hollar kelly.hollar@gmail.com or 8082804103
Trip Difficulty: Easy
Directions
See trip description for meeting instructions
This trip is limited to the first 10 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Reservoir, Riparian
The river here provides a good opportunity for a close study of some of our beautiful winter ducks. We'll likely see some more common species such as Gadwall, Green-winged Teal, and Bufflehead, but we may also have some fun finds like the Northern Pintail or Common Goldeneye.
We will meet at the trailhead parking lot at 88th and the South Platte and will likely walk north along the river from there. The trail is mostly flat and completely paved, and we'll walk around 3 miles total, out and back. For those who are interested in staying later for an optional add-on, we can walk a bit further south to check out the bigger reservoirs to see if we can catch some diving ducks.
It may be cold on this late fall morning, so plan to dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, sunscreen, and a snack. Feel free to bring a scope if you would like to use one. Beginners are encouraged to join and all levels are welcome!
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