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

Boulder county, Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     2.6 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir
    stretch of Boulder Creek - South is 2.6 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty short section
so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. If you're coming from Boulder it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The beauty of the Front Range is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Boulder Creek - South you find the Bolling Gulch Trail which is a great hiking trail, and needless to say, A visit to Winiger Gulch is always fun. So many exciting
 
things to do in the Front Range, not sufficient time. What would a place like Boulder Creek - South be without exciting close by traits like Forsythe Rock, and going for a hike on the Mount Thorodin Trail is always a great adventure.
Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Not much rain falls here at Boulder Creek - South; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is February. For the period of the long summer days at Boulder Creek - South temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's with night lows in the 40's. For the period of the winter the highs are typically in the 20's; all through the dark hours in the winter at Boulder Creek - South temperatures dip to the 0's.

Boulder Creek - South, Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 2.6 miles
Average Gradient: 229 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.93108
Longitude: -105.42869

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.95561
Longitude: -105.35969

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Current weather conditions at Boulder Creek - South, Front Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: GRAND LAKE 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder
6 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...

Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland
8 miles away
Discover this Nederland, Colorado hotel offering relaxing accommodations in a charming log cabin style setting near Boulder. Whether traveling through or staying for a relaxing getaway, the Best West...

St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder
9 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, Boulder County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge)
Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe)
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 , 6 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse)
Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence)
Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid)
Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock)
 Ski Areas Near Boulder Creek - South:
Eldora, Colorado , 13 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Winter Park, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
SolVista Basin, Colorado , 35 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 37 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 38 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3128 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 52 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 57 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 69 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 70 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Boulder Creek - South:
Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder , 6 miles away
Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland , 8 miles away
St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder , 9 miles away
Boulder University Inn, Boulder , 9 miles away
Hotel Boulderado, Boulder , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Boulder Creek - South:
Rimrock Campground, Gilpin County, 4 miles away
Reverends Ridge Campground, Gilpin County, 5 miles away
Dory Hill KOA Campground, Golden, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Boulder Creek - South:
Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin County , 3 miles away
Mount Thorodin Trail, Gilpin County , 3 miles away
Bear Peak Trail, Boulder County , 6 miles away
Green Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 7 miles away
Saddle Rock Trail, Boulder County , 7 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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