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Colorado whitewater, Clear Creek
Clear Creek
county,
mile 267 to Golden section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV 5.5 miles
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If you're coming from Boulder it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Clear Creek County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite |
near the river where you can camp. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the mile 267 to Golden section is just one of them. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher
| than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The wild scenery of the Front Range is great. The mile 267 to Golden stretch of Clear Creek is 5.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for | |
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that. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a magnificent place to go if you're at Clear
Creek, and if you're here why not visit Indian Gulch. But wait, there's more fun things to do in the Front Range. Take a hike on the Mesa Trail; a trip to Eldorado State Park rejuvenates the spirit. At this river you will
never have a bad time. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Beaver Brook Trail It's always glorious to take a look at Lariat Spring. Clear Creek is a place with many visitors from Golden.
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Clear Creek, mile 267 to Golden road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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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, 3 miles away Class IV - 5.5 miles long (mile 267 to Golden) |
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Clear Creek, Clear Creek County, 4 miles away Class IV-V(V+) - 5.5 miles long (Green Bay Rock) |
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Bear Creek, Jefferson County, 5 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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South Platte River, -blank- County, 12 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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Boulder Creek, Boulder County, 15 miles away Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park) |
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| Ski Areas Near Clear Creek:
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Eldora, Colorado
, 24 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs |
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Winter Park, Colorado
, 35 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs |
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Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
, 42 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs |
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Loveland, Colorado
, 44 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs |
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SolVista Basin, Colorado
, 46 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs |
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Keystone, Colorado
, 48 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs |
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Breckenridge, Colorado
, 56 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs |
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Copper Mountain, Colorado
, 62 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs |
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Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 74 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs |
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Vail, Colorado
, 76 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
, 8 miles away |
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Boulder Reservoir Marina, Boulder
, 17 miles away |
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Chatfield Marina, Littleton
, 19 miles away |
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Lake Powell Resorts & Marina, Denver
, 19 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Clear Creek:
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The Golden Hotel, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member, Golden
, 3 miles away |
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Clarion Collection The Golden Hotel, Golden
, 3 miles away |
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The Silk Pincushion, Golden
, 3 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Golden West On Evergreen Parkway, Evergreen
, 5 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites GOLDEN - DENVER AREA, 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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Mesa Trail, Boulder
, 11 miles away |
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Mount Thorodin Trail, Gilpin
, 12 miles away |
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Bear Peak Trail, Boulder
, 12 miles away |
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Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin
, 13 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Clear Creek:
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Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO
, 37 miles away |
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Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO
, 46 miles away |
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Eldorado State Park, Colorado
, 10 miles away |
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
, 11 miles away |
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Chatfield Lake State Recreation Area, Colorado
, 18 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Clear Creek:
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Fossil Trace Golf Club, Golden
, 4 miles away |
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Rolling Hills Country club, Golden
, 7 miles away |
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West Woods Golf Club, Arvada
, 7 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Clear Creek
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Soda Lakes, Jefferson
, 9 miles away |
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Hine Lake, Jefferson
, 12 miles away |
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Baseline Reservoir, Boulder
, 13 miles away |
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