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   If you're coming from Boulder it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Boulder Creek in Boulder County is 3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The scenic beauty of Boulder County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The beautiful Front Range scenery is an added bonus. The Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The campgrounds here at Boulder     Creek are pretty good. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer months, highs generally are in the 80's at Boulder Creek while overnight lows are commonly in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's, and night lows in the 10's for Boulder   Creek. Not much precipitation falls here at Boulder Creek; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month is January. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Hiking along the Saddle Rock Trail is glorious fun, and if you want to pop by some exciting stuff, pop by Flagstaff Memorial. A journey to Bluebell Canyon is always fun; Ute Spring is an inspiring spot to have a look at during your stay. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Front Range. Going for a hike along the Green Mountain Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and some out of the ordinary geology is available here, Echo Rock is right here. 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... Hotel Boulderado, Boulder 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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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 Hotel Boulderado, Boulder , 0 miles away St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder , 0 miles away Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast, 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