Colorado whitewater - Clear Creek, Clear Creek County

Clear Creek county, Silverplume to Georgetown section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     1 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Silverthorne, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Silverplume to Georgetown stretch of Clear Creek in Colorado is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because
    these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The
scenic beauty of Colorado and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
If you want to visit some attention-grabbing stuff, visit Pavillion Point; don't leave Clear Creek without first going for a hike along the Silver Dollar Lake Trail. Snowdrift Gulch is a great location to have a look at nearby.
At Clear Creek during the days of summer highs are in the 60's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 30's.
 
The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows at Clear Creek through the winter typically dip into the 0's. The amount of rainfall that falls at Clear Creek is close to the national average; throughout April this area sees the most snow while October is mostly the driest month.

Clear Creek, Silverplume to Georgetown road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 1 miles
Average Gradient: 390 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6967
Longitude: -105.72178

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.701
Longitude: -105.70637

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Current weather conditions at Clear Creek, Colorado
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Local climate location: BERTHOUD PASS 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel - Georgetown, Georgetown
* Unique, western style property * Nestled in the Rocky Mountains in a friendly mountain community that dates back to the 1860s * Outdoor enthusiasts can choose from fishing, skiing, hiking, wil...

Georgetown Mountain Inn, Georgetown
Located in historic Georgetown, Colorado. We are 45 miles west of Denver, Colorado. We have a year round pool and hot tub, WiFi internet access, Continental Breakfast, Guest Laundry, and a Picnic Area...

The Peck House, Empire
4 miles away
Located in the small town of Empire, Colorado, The Peck House is perfectly situated as the gateway to the Rockies. Within an hour of Empire, are found Vail, Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Wi...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Clear Creek:
Clear Creek - West Fork, Clear Creek County , 5 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Coors Falls to Gunshot)
Woods Creek, Clear Creek County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Reservoir to Confluence with West Fork Clear Creek)
Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Lawson to Idaho Springs)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 16 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Gun Shy to Jasper Creek)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe)
Fraser River, Grand County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Tabernash to Granby)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir)
Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 26 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls)
South Platte River - North Fork, Park/Jefferson County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V - 10.5 miles long (Bailey to Pine)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 27 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Clear Creek:
Winter Park, Colorado , 11 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 11 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 13 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Eldora, Colorado , 15 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 17 miles away, 3128 vertical feet
SolVista Basin, Colorado , 23 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 31 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 44 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 46 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clear Creek:
Super 8 Motel - Georgetown, Georgetown , 1 miles away
Georgetown Mountain Inn, Georgetown , 1 miles away
The Peck House, Empire , 4 miles away
Iron Horse Resort, Winter Park , 10 miles away
Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek:
Clear Lake Campground, Clear Creek County, 3 miles away
West Chicago Creek Campground, Clear Creek County, 4 miles away
Mountain Meadow Camp Grounds, Empire, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Clear Creek:
Silver Dollar Lake Trail, Clear Creek County , 5 miles away
Argentine Trail, Clear Creek County , 7 miles away
Chicago Lakes Trail, Clear Creek County , 7 miles away
Sevenmile Ski Trail, Grand County , 7 miles away
Grays Peak Trail, Clear Creek County , 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Clear Creek:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 38 miles away
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 53 miles away

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