Go west on C-470 across the South Platte River. Other routes are less viable.
-- Go north at the first exit west of that river, which is South Platte Canyon Road.
Proceed north for about 1/3 mile and turn right onto South Depew
Street, which is the first named street you come to. South Depew Street
bends to the south. Follow it and note that its name changes to "Viable Road,"
which can be lively with birdlife. Avoid any unviable roads.
You are now circumnavigating South Platte Reservoir counter-clockwise, below the dam.
Park either in the lot on the SW side of this water body and walk
up a short trail to the path around the dam. You are still in Jefferson County,
but when you walk along the dam to the east you quickly enter Arapahoe County,
in which lies about 85% of the Reservoir. From the SW side there is a nice stroll to get
to where most of the birds congregate on the SE side of place.
OR continue east on Viable Road, to the SE side of the reservoir, park and walk up a short trail to
the darned path. Recently most of the open water has been on the SE side,
but ice seems to be retreating during this outbreak of balmy weather.
If you can possibly bring a scope, bring it, as many of the birds are seen at
a distance. As you peek over the SE side of the dam, be cautious, as some waterfowl
can be very close to the dam, and may swim or fly away. This is not as much of an
issue if you arrive at 8 or after, as joggers and birders have preceded you and had
the same effect on the birds. If Greater Scaup are not seen in the Reservoir, continue east on Viable Road
til it ends and look for ducks on the small ponds there.
Joe Roller
On Thu, Jan 24, 2013 at 9:53 AM, Hugh Kingery <ouzels8@aol.com> wrote:
Cobirders have sent multiple reports about South Platte (Canyon?) Reservoir but I haven't noticed any posts that tell where it is. CFOs County Birding site does not mention it.
Perhaps someone could post the location and how to get there?
Hugh Kingery--
Franktown, CO
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