Colorado whitewater - Boulder Creek, Front Range, Boulder County Boulder county, Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3 miles   The average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This section of Boulder Creek in Colorado is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The nature scenery of Colorado and the cool fresh water beats anything. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse stretch is just one of them. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking     or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The river winds through the Front Range and you get great scenery. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you're coming from Boulder it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: Ute Spring is a perfect local attraction, and close by you find great places like Bluebell Canyon. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. If you're   keen on cool geologic traits, try Flagstaff Memorial, and going for a hike along the Saddle Rock Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood. Through the summer months at Boulder Creek temperatures are frequently in the 80's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Throughout the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Boulder Creek are in the 10's. At Boulder Creek you don’t see much rain; May is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool things in the Front Range. Echo Rock is an out of the ordinary place to take a look at while at Boulder Creek, and if the weather is good, you can go for a hike along the Green Mountain Trail. Boulder Creek, Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 52 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.01055 Longitude: -105.30334 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.01194 Longitude: -105.25167 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: BOULDER 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Boulder University Inn, Boulder Newly renovated best value in downtown Boulder 3 blks from CU and Pearl Street Free cont b-fast Outdoor pool Business center... St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder 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... 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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, Boulder County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 5 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir) Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls) Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid) Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (CR 80 to Lyons) Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence) Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.8 miles long (Buttonrock Preserve to CR 80)   Ski Areas Near Boulder Creek: Winter Park, Colorado , 34 miles away, 3060 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 43 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 45 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 46 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 52 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 60 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 66 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 78 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 79 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 88 miles away, 4040 vertical feet   Hotels Near Boulder Creek: Boulder University Inn, Boulder , 0 miles away St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder , 0 miles away Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast, Boulder , 1 miles away Millennium Harvest House Boulder, Boulder , 1 miles away Marriott Boulder, Boulder , 1 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Boulder Creek: Golden Gate, Golden, 11 miles away Stone Mountain Lodge and RV Park, Lyons, 12 miles away Rimrock Campground, Gilpin County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Boulder Creek: Saddle Rock Trail, Boulder County , 1 miles away Green Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 2 miles away Mesa Trail, Boulder County , 3 miles away Bear Peak Trail, Boulder County , 3 miles away Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Boulder Creek: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 24 miles away Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 59 miles away   Golf Courses Near Boulder Creek: Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Boulder Creek