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

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Current weather conditions at Clear Creek, Front Range, Colorado
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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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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