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 average Colorado whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The wonderful Colorado scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting point is not too far from Silverthorne, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch
    of Clear Creek in Clear Creek County is 1 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are
great attractions for lots of people. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is a very short stretch so no need to bring snacks.

Briefly about the general area:
Since you're here at Clear Creek why not stop by Snowdrift Gulch, and delightful hiking is available along the Silver Dollar Lake Trail. Clear Creek is a good place of common rain; the month with most of the snow is April, and the driest of the months is October.
For the duration of the summertime
 
months at Clear Creek highs are mostly in the 60's, and the overnight is a bit colder of course, ordinarily in the 30's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Clear Creek. You have to without doubt have a look at Pavillion Point if you're here at Clear Creek.

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.

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...

Super 8 Motel - Georgetown, Georgetown
2 miles away
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, wildlife ...

Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park
10 miles away
The Zephyr Mountain Lodge is a deluze full-service condominium complex located at the base of the Winter Park ski resort. The lodge includes 230, one, two and three bedroom condominiums located 110 f...



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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
Keystone, Colorado , 17 miles away, 2900 vertical feet
SolVista, 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
Beaver Creek, Colorado , 56 miles away, 4040 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clear Creek:
Georgetown Mountain Inn, Georgetown , 1 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Georgetown, Georgetown , 2 miles away
Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park , 10 miles away
Iron Horse Resort, Winter Park , 11 miles away
Beaver Village Condominiums, Winter Park , 11 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
 Lakes Near Clear Creek

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