Colorado whitewater - Boulder Creek, Front Range, Boulder County

Boulder county, Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     6 miles
  This section of Boulder Creek in Colorado is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. When you're paddling down a Front Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the
    way too. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Boulder, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful
scenery of Boulder County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park stretch is just one of many. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Boulder Creek is pretty waterless frequently; May
 
is when you get the most rain here; January on the other hand is the driest. So many entertaining things to do in the Front Range, not sufficient time. Boulder Creek is right by the Saddle Rock Trail; you simply must take a look at Saddle Rock while you're here at Boulder Creek.
Why not take a refreshing hike along the Green Mountain Trail; Lost Gulch is another tremendous place to stop by nearby. This river is so great. A short trip to Ute Spring is always worthwhile, and no need to travel far to go to exciting stuff like Flagstaff Memorial.
At Boulder Creek through the summertime highs are in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Boulder Creek.

Boulder Creek, Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 136 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.00555
Longitude: -105.33945

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.01166
Longitude: -105.29667

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Current weather conditions at Boulder Creek, Front Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: BOULDER 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder
The Alps Boulder Canyon Inn is Boulder?s and Colorado?s finest boutique hotel and spa. Our award winning guest rooms feature working fireplaces, King or queen size pillow top beds, 600-thread count E...

St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder
2 miles away
Located in the heart of downtown Boulder with signature views of the Flatiron mountains, the hotel captures the spirit of one of America's legendary cities and evokes the Colorado sense of casual eleg...

Hotel Boulderado, Boulder
3 miles away
Boulder's first luxury hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been meticulously restored to its original turn-of-the-century grandeur. The elegance of the lobby's stained glass...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boulder Creek.
 Whitewater Near Boulder Creek:
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 4 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir)
Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls)
Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid)
Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe)
Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (CR 80 to Lyons)
 Ski Areas Near Boulder Creek:
Winter Park, Colorado , 32 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
SolVista, Colorado , 40 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 43 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 44 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 49 miles away, 2900 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 58 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 63 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 75 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 76 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 86 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder Creek:
Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder , 1 miles away
St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder , 2 miles away
Hotel Boulderado, Boulder , 3 miles away
Boulder University Inn, Boulder , 3 miles away
Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast, Boulder , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder Creek:
Rimrock Campground, Gilpin County, 10 miles away
Golden Gate, Golden, 11 miles away
Reverends Ridge Campground, Gilpin County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder Creek:
Green Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 1 miles away
Saddle Rock Trail, Boulder County , 2 miles away
Bear Peak Trail, Boulder County , 2 miles away
Mesa Trail, Boulder County , 4 miles away
Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin County , 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Boulder Creek:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 23 miles away
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 59 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Boulder Creek:
Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Boulder Creek

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