Laramie River, Mountain river across Colorado and Wyoming, United States
The Laramie River is a mountain river that begins at Chambers Lake in Colorado and flows north through Wyoming before joining the North Platte River. Along the way, it passes through open grasslands, rocky sections, and broad valley floors.
The river takes its name from Jacques La Ramie, a fur trapper who worked in the region in the early 19th century. His name spread to several places and landmarks across Colorado and Wyoming.
The river is well known among fishing enthusiasts who come to its banks in search of trout and other fish. Stretches near Laramie draw walkers who follow the green belt along the water.
Several access points are spread along the river, including the green belt in Laramie, Monolith Ranch, and the stretch near Jelm, each with different surroundings and water conditions. The upper section in Colorado sits at higher elevation and can be harder to reach depending on the season.
A tunnel completed in 1911 beneath a mountain pass diverts water from this river into the Cache la Poudre system on the other side of the Continental Divide. This underground channel is one of the few ways water crosses that natural boundary in this part of the mountains.
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