Colorado whitewater - Boulder Creek - South, Front Range, Boulder County Boulder county, Eldorado Canyon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.75 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The natural beauty of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The Eldorado Canyon stretch of Boulder Creek - South is 0.75 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section.     This is a very short stretch so no need to bring snacks. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The river winds through the Front Range and you get great scenery. There's camping available near Boulder Creek - South. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Eldorado Canyon section is just one of them. The put-in location is a short drive from Boulder, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: This river has so much to offer. A short spree to Eldorado Springs is always worthwhile. Not   much rainfall falls here at Boulder Creek - South; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is January. Through the long summer days here at Boulder Creek - South, high temperatures frequently reach the 80's, and the overnight is slightly cooler of course, usually in the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Boulder Creek - South. What would a spot like Boulder Creek - South be without interesting close by characteristics like Devils Thumb, and there's great hiking along the Bear Peak Trail. Yep, outdoors cool stuff truly is bountiful here in the Front Range. Near Boulder Creek - South you discover Rattlesnake Gulch which is a great site to have a look at, and magnificent hiking is available along the Mesa Trail. Boulder Creek - South, Eldorado Canyon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 0.75 miles Average Gradient: 350 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.93045 Longitude: -105.29607 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.93328 Longitude: -105.27385 Paddler input for Boulder Creek - South, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Boulder Creek - South, Front Range, Colorado Local climate location: BOULDER 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Rodeway Inn & Suites, Boulder 4 miles away Ideal for business and pleasure travelers, this Victorian-style, full service hotel is perfectly accoutered for all professional and social events. The hotel is a short walk to the University of Color... Best Western Boulder Inn, Boulder 4 miles away Prominently located directly across from The University of Colorado, the Boulder Inn gives guests easy access to the wealth of the city?s treasures the new 29th Street Mall, fabulous dining, entertain... Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, Boulder 4 miles away   Front Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Front Range. Front Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Front Range. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Boulder Creek - South, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Boulder Creek - South, Colorado. Find a whitewater outfitter in Colorado Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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.       These outdoors activities are available near Boulder Creek - South.   Whitewater Near Boulder Creek - South: Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 2 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (mile 267 to Golden) Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe) Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid)   Ski Areas Near Boulder Creek - South: Winter Park, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3060 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 43 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 43 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 44 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 49 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 58 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 63 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 76 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 77 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 87 miles away, 4040 vertical feet   Hotels Near Boulder Creek - South: Rodeway Inn & Suites, Boulder , 4 miles away Best Western Boulder Inn, Boulder , 4 miles away Boulder Outlook Hotel & Suites, Boulder , 4 miles away Boulder University Inn, Boulder , 4 miles away St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Boulder Creek - South: Golden Gate, Golden, 7 miles away Rimrock Campground, Gilpin County, 10 miles away Clear Creek RV Park, Golden, 10 miles away   Trails Near Boulder Creek - South: Mesa Trail, Boulder County , 1 miles away Bear Peak Trail, Boulder County , 2 miles away Saddle Rock Trail, Boulder County , 3 miles away Green Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 3 miles away Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin County , 10 miles away   National Parks Near Boulder Creek - South: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 28 miles away Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 55 miles away   Golf Courses Near Boulder Creek - South: Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Boulder Creek - South