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 beautiful scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Boulder Creek - South in Boulder County is 0.75 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V+ section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Eldorado Canyon stretch is just one of many. A bit of
    exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The Front
Range scenery is wonderful. This section is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The put-in 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.

Briefly about the general area:
At this river you will always have a good time. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Boulder Creek - South; Bear Peak Trail is a delightful local trail.
 
Boulder Creek - South is a location that is quite dehydrated commonly; through May this area sees the most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month.
If you're here, you might as well stop by Rattlesnake Gulch, and don't leave Boulder Creek - South without first paying a visit to Eldorado Springs. Yep, outdoors amusing things truly is plentiful here in the Front Range. Good hiking is available along the Mesa Trail; no need to travel far to explore attention-grabbing stuff like Devils Thumb. For the duration of the months of summer highs here at Boulder Creek - South get into the 80's; the nighttime is a little cooler of course, generally in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Boulder Creek - South.

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

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Current weather conditions at Boulder Creek - South, Front Range, Colorado
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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
The cure for the common hotel. The Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites offers exceptional guest accommodations. Each of its 162 guest rooms has been renovated with your satisfaction in mind. We offer i...



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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 , 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:
Eldora, Colorado , 21 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Winter Park, Colorado , 33 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
SolVista Basin, 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, 3128 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
 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
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites Boulder, Boulder , 4 miles away
Boulder University Inn, 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

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