Colorado whitewater - Clear Creek, Front Range, Clear Creek County Clear Creek county, Lawson to Idaho Springs section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5.5 miles   The Lawson to Idaho Springs stretch of Clear Creek in Clear Creek County is 5.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Clear Creek County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to     get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater paddling here in the Front Range is a great experience. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Near Clear Creek you stumble on Spring Gulch which is a good site to explore. The amount of rainfall that falls at Clear Creek is close to the national average; the month with most of the snow is April; the driest month is October. For the duration of   the summer months at Clear Creek temperatures are mostly in the 60's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 30's. All through the wintertime highs are mostly in the 20's while Clear Creek overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the 0's. Clear Creek, Lawson to Idaho Springs road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 5.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.75999 Longitude: -105.64862 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.74166 Longitude: -105.52417 Paddler input for Clear Creek, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clear Creek, Front Range, Colorado Local climate location: BERTHOUD PASS 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Georgetown Mountain Inn, Georgetown 8 miles away 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 8 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, wil... Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland 12 miles away Discover this Nederland, Colorado hotel offering relaxing accommodations in a charming log cabin style setting near Boulder. Whether traveling through or staying for a relaxing getaway, the Best West...   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 Clear Creek, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Clear Creek, 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 Clear Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek.   Whitewater Near Clear Creek: Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Silverplume to Georgetown) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Gun Shy to Jasper Creek) Clear Creek - West Fork, Clear Creek County , 12 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Coors Falls to Gunshot) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe) Woods Creek, Clear Creek County , 16 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Reservoir to Confluence with West Fork Clear Creek) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 17 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir) Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 21 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park)   Ski Areas Near Clear Creek: Winter Park, Colorado , 14 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 21 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 22 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 27 miles away, 2900 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 35 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 53 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 55 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Beaver Creek, Colorado , 65 miles away, 4040 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clear Creek: Georgetown Mountain Inn, Georgetown , 8 miles away Super 8 Motel - Georgetown, Georgetown , 8 miles away Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland , 12 miles away Iron Horse Resort, Winter Park , 14 miles away Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek: Shwayder Camp-Temple Emanuel, Idaho Springs, 1 miles away Cottonwood RV Camp, Idaho Springs, 3 miles away Ranger Station, Idaho Springs, 4 miles away   Trails Near Clear Creek: Chicago Lakes Trail, Clear Creek County , 7 miles away James Peak Lake Trail, Gilpin County , 8 miles away South Boulder Creek Trail, Gilpin County , 9 miles away Guinn Mountain Ski Trail, Boulder County , 10 miles away Lost Lake Trail, Boulder County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Clear Creek: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 33 miles away Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 51 miles away