Colorado whitewater - Boulder Creek, Front Range, Boulder County Boulder county, Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     2 miles   The put-in is not too far from Boulder, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The nature scenery of Colorado and the water flowing gracefully down Boulder Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Boulder     Creek in Colorado is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The river winds through the Front Range and you get great scenery. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Boulder Creek throughout the days of summer are in the   70's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 20's, and overnight lows at Boulder Creek during the winter generally dip into the 0's. Boulder Falls is a magnificent local attraction, and Forsythe Rock is something you shouldn't miss if you're here. Be careful coming to the Front Range, you might not ever want to go back home again. Black Tiger Gulch is next to Boulder Creek and is a good site. At Boulder Creek you don’t see much precipitation; the month with most of the rain is August, and February is the month with the least moisture. Boulder Creek, Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V(V+) Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 375 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.0018 Longitude: -105.41272 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.99973 Longitude: -105.38484 Paddler input for Boulder Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Boulder Creek, Front Range, Colorado Local climate location: GRAND LAKE 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Boulder Creek.   Whitewater Near Boulder Creek: Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 7 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park) Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon) Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid) Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 13 miles long (Peak to Peak Highway to Buttonrock Preserve)   Ski Areas Near Boulder Creek: Eldora, Colorado , 13 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Winter Park, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3060 vertical feet SolVista Basin, Colorado , 35 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 38 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 38 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 44 miles away, 3128 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 53 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 58 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 70 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 71 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Boulder Creek: Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder , 5 miles away Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland , 8 miles away St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder , 8 miles away Hotel Boulderado, Boulder , 8 miles away Boulder University Inn, Boulder , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Boulder Creek: Rimrock Campground, Gilpin County, 7 miles away Reverends Ridge Campground, Gilpin County, 7 miles away Middle Saint Vrain Campground, Boulder County, 10 miles away   Trails Near Boulder Creek: Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin County , 6 miles away Mount Thorodin Trail, Gilpin County , 6 miles away Green Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 6 miles away Bear Peak Trail, Boulder County , 7 miles away Saddle Rock Trail, Boulder County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Boulder Creek: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 21 miles away Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 60 miles away   Lakes Near Boulder Creek