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
  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. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The wonderful Boulder County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Boulder Creek - South have people coming here. The Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river
    system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Front Range is a great experience. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality
time in nature will have you coming back for more. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This stretch of Boulder Creek - South is 2.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
If the weather is great here at Boulder Creek - South, you can go for a hike along the
 
Mount Thorodin Trail, and you could always discover Winiger Gulch. At this river you will always have a good time.
High temperatures at Boulder Creek - South through the long summer days are in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and nighttime lows at Boulder Creek - South throughout the winter ordinarily descend into the 0's. At Boulder Creek - South you don’t see much rain; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is February. These mountains rock, just explore all the exciting stuff to do in the Front Range. Going for a hike along the Bolling Gulch Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and a cool spot to take a look at is Forsythe Rock.

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
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...

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:
Winter Park, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
SolVista, 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, 2900 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
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 80 miles away, 4040 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
Central City/Blackhawk KOA, 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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