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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Clear Creek is 5.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels     right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Front Range scenery is wonderful. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the water flowing gracefully down Clear Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Lawson to Idaho Springs section is just one of them. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Clear Creek; April is the month that gets the most snow, and October is the month with the least moisture. Spring Gulch is a magnificent place to pop by in close proximity to Clear Creek. For the period of the summertime at Clear Creek temperatures   are ordinarily in the 60's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 30's. Through the wintertime the highs are ordinarily in the 20's with temperatures at Clear Creek dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. 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. 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, wildlife ... 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... Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland 12 miles away The Best Western Lodge at Nederland was completed in 1994 and offers a unique lodging experience for anyone coming to the Denver/Boulder metro area. This natural log structure is built around expansiv...   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: Super 8 Motel - Georgetown, Georgetown , 8 miles away Georgetown Mountain Inn, Georgetown , 8 miles away Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland , 12 miles away Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park , 14 miles away Beaver Village Condominiums, Winter Park , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek: Cottonwood RV Camp, Idaho Springs, 3 miles away Indian Springs Resort, Idaho Springs, 5 miles away West Chicago Creek Campground, Clear Creek County, 6 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   Lakes Near Clear Creek