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Colorado whitewater, Clear Creek
Clear Creek
county,
Green Bay Rock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV-V(V+) 5.5 miles
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The put-in is not too far from Boulder, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Green Bay Rock stretch of Clear Creek in Clear Creek County is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV-V(V+) section. This is not the only paddling section 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. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. There's camping available near Clear Creek. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming
| back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nature scenery of Colorado and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The beauty of the Front Range is a great plus for this river. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places | |
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for that around here.
Briefly about the general area: Places like Golden Gate Canyon State Park are great to have a look at; don't leave Clear Creek without first paying a visit to Charm Spring. Having a wonderful
time in the Front Range is easy. The Mount Thorodin Trail offers hiking at its best, and Clear Creek is not far at all from Kittredge. This river is so good. Eldorado State Park is a good place to stop at, and hiking is
a popular thing to do around Clear Creek; Beaver Brook Trail is a glorious local trail. While staying at Clear Creek you could always discover Guy Gulch.
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Clear Creek, Green Bay Rock road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
 Detailed Map
Stats
 Stats for this river stretch
Weather
 Local weather forecast
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These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Clear Creek:
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Clear Creek, Clear Creek County, 1 miles away Class IV - 5.5 miles long (mile 267 to Golden) |
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Clear Creek, Clear Creek County, 2 miles away Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock) |
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Bear Creek, Jefferson County, 4 miles away Class III-V - 6 miles long (Idledale to Morrison) |
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Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County, 11 miles away Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park) |
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Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County, 14 miles away Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir) |
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South Platte River, -blank- County, 14 miles away Class III - 0.1 miles long (Union Chutes) |
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Boulder Creek, Boulder County, 14 miles away Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse) |
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| Ski Areas Near Clear Creek:
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Eldora, Colorado
, 23 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs |
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Winter Park, Colorado
, 33 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs |
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Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
, 40 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs |
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Loveland, Colorado
, 42 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs |
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SolVista Basin, Colorado
, 45 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs |
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Keystone, Colorado
, 46 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs |
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Breckenridge, Colorado
, 54 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs |
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
, 60 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs |
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Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 72 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs |
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Vail, Colorado
, 74 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs |
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| Marinas Near Clear Creek:
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Bear Creek Lake Park Marina, Morrison
, 10 miles away |
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Boulder Reservoir Marina, Boulder
, 18 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Clear Creek:
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Comfort Suites Golden West On Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen
, 3 miles away |
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The Cabins At Country Road, Evergreen
, 5 miles away |
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The Golden Hotel, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member, Golden
, 5 miles away |
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Clarion Collection The Golden Hotel, Golden
, 5 miles away |
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The Silk Pincushion, Golden
, 5 miles away |
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| Trails Near Clear Creek:
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Beaver Brook Trail, Jefferson
, 1 miles away |
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Mount Thorodin Trail, Gilpin
, 10 miles away |
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Mesa Trail, Boulder
, 12 miles away |
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Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin
, 12 miles away |
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Bear Peak Trail, Boulder
, 12 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Clear Creek:
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Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO
, 36 miles away |
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO
, 45 miles away |
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
, 9 miles away |
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Eldorado State Park, Colorado
, 10 miles away |
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Chatfield Lake State Recreation Area, Colorado
, 19 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Clear Creek:
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Hiwan Golf Club, Evergreen
, 5 miles away |
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Fossil Trace Golf Club, Golden
, 6 miles away |
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Evergreen Golf Course, Evergreen
, 6 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Clear Creek
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Soda Lakes, Jefferson
, 10 miles away |
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Hine Lake, Jefferson
, 13 miles away |
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Baseline Reservoir, Boulder
, 15 miles away |
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