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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge section of Boulder Creek in Colorado is 2 miles long and is a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Colorado and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Boulder, if you're not familiar with the area there's     a road map further down the page. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The beauty of the Front Range is a great plus for this river. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Since you're here at Boulder Creek why not stop by Black Tiger   Gulch It's always great to stop at Boulder Falls. Be careful coming to the Front Range, you might not ever wanna go home again. If you want to stop at some attention-grabbing stuff, stop at Forsythe Rock. Boulder Creek is pretty dry ordinarily; the month with most of the rain is August, and February is the month with the least moisture. For the period of the months of summer here at Boulder Creek, high temperatures regularly reach the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; night lows at Boulder Creek during the winter generally sink into the 0's. 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: Winter Park, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3060 vertical feet SolVista, 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, 2900 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 Beaver Creek, Colorado , 80 miles away, 4040 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 Boulder University Inn, Boulder , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Boulder, Co, Boulder , 9 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