Colorado whitewater - Boulder Creek - South, Front Range, Boulder County

Boulder county, Rollinsville to Pinecliffe section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     6 miles
  The nature scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The starting location is a short drive from Boulder, as you can see on the road map further down. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Rollinsville to Pinecliffe section is just one of
    them. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find
lots of paddling rivers. This stretch of Boulder Creek - South in Boulder County is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The river winds through the Front Range and you get great scenery.

Briefly about the general area:
If you want a perfect time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Front Range. Boulder Creek - South is right by the Bolling Gulch Trail. Boulder Creek - South is a location that is reasonably dry
 
commonly; most of the rain falls through August; February on the other hand is the driest.
Through the summertime months highs here at Boulder Creek - South get into the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are commonly in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Boulder Creek - South. Hiking along the Mount Thorodin Trail is glorious fun, and Burns Gulch is a perfect spot to spend some time.

Boulder Creek - South, Rollinsville to Pinecliffe 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: 80 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.91622
Longitude: -105.50363

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.92944
Longitude: -105.42474

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Current weather conditions at Boulder Creek - South, Front Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: GRAND LAKE 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland
4 miles away
The Best Western Lodge at Nederland was completed in 1994 and offers a unique lodging experience for anyone coming to the Denver/Boulder metro area. This natural log structure is built around expansiv...

Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder
11 miles away
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
13 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...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Boulder, Colorado
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boulder, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Boulder Creek - South. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Boulder Creek - South.
 Whitewater Near Boulder Creek - South:
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir)
Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 10 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Gun Shy to Jasper Creek)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park)
Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon)
Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Lawson to Idaho Springs)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse)
 Ski Areas Near Boulder Creek - South:
Winter Park, Colorado , 21 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
SolVista, Colorado , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 32 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 33 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 38 miles away, 2900 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 47 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 52 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 64 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 65 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 75 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder Creek - South:
Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland , 4 miles away
Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder , 11 miles away
St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder , 13 miles away
Boulder University Inn, Boulder , 14 miles away
Hotel Boulderado, Boulder , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder Creek - South:
Reverends Ridge Campground, Gilpin County, 3 miles away
Central City/Blackhawk KOA, Golden, 5 miles away
Rimrock Campground, Gilpin County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder Creek - South:
Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin County , 3 miles away
Mount Thorodin Trail, Gilpin County , 3 miles away
Switzerland Trail, Boulder County , 6 miles away
Rainbow Lakes Trail, Boulder County , 9 miles away
Sourdough Trail, Boulder County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Boulder Creek - South:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 23 miles away
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 57 miles away
 Lakes Near Boulder Creek - South

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