Colorado whitewater - Clear Creek - West Fork, Clear Creek County Clear Creek county, Coors Falls to Gunshot section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Colorado is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The scenic beauty of Clear Creek County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Clear Creek - West Fork is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. And of course, there are     campgrounds nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Coors Falls to Gunshot stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. If you're coming from Silverthorne it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is an extremely short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Briefly about the general area: Clear Creek - West Fork gets a typical amount of precipitation; most of the rain falls during April; October is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Clear Creek - West Fork typically tend to be in the 70's while night lows are generally in the 40's. The   wintertime brings highs down to the 20's; through the dark hours in the winter at Clear Creek - West Fork temperatures descend to the 0's. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Sevenmile Ski Trail; do take a hike on the Mount Nystrom Trail. Clear Creek - West Fork, Coors Falls to Gunshot road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1 miles Average Gradient: 392 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.7714 Longitude: -105.8568 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.75809 Longitude: -105.65671 Paddler input for Clear Creek - West Fork, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clear Creek - West Fork, Colorado Local climate location: GRAND LAKE 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Georgetown, Georgetown 5 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... The Peck House, Empire 5 miles away Located in the small town of Empire, Colorado, The Peck House is perfectly situated as the gateway to the Rockies. Within an hour of Empire, are found Vail, Keystone, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Wi... Georgetown Mountain Inn, Georgetown 5 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...   All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Clear Creek - West Fork, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Clear Creek - West Fork, 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 Silverthorne, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Silverthorne, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Clear Creek - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Clear Creek - West Fork: Woods Creek, Clear Creek County , 4 miles away, Class V - 0.5 miles long (Reservoir to Confluence with West Fork Clear Creek) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Silverplume to Georgetown) Clear Creek, Clear Creek County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Lawson to Idaho Springs) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Gun Shy to Jasper Creek) Fraser River, Grand County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.4 miles long (Tabernash to Granby) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe) Tenmile Creek, -blank- County , 26 miles away, Class III-V - 4.2 miles long (Close to Copper Mountain Ski Area to Dillon Reservoir) Colorado River, Grand County , 26 miles away, Class IV - 3 miles long (Hot Sulphur Springs to Highway 40 bridge) Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 27 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 27 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Clear Creek - West Fork: Winter Park, Colorado , 7 miles away, 3060 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 10 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 11 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 15 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 16 miles away, 3128 vertical feet SolVista Basin, Colorado , 18 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 25 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 30 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 43 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clear Creek - West Fork: Super 8 Motel - Georgetown, Georgetown , 5 miles away The Peck House, Empire , 5 miles away Georgetown Mountain Inn, Georgetown , 5 miles away Iron Horse Resort, Winter Park , 6 miles away Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek - West Fork: Floral Park Campground, Clear Creek County, 2 miles away Mizpah Campground, Clear Creek County, 3 miles away Second Creek Campground, Grand County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Clear Creek - West Fork: Sevenmile Ski Trail, Grand County , 3 miles away Mount Nystrom Trail, Grand County , 4 miles away Mary Jane Ski Trail, Grand County , 6 miles away Grays Peak Trail, Clear Creek County , 8 miles away James Peak Lake Trail, Gilpin County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Clear Creek - West Fork: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 36 miles away Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Clear Creek - West Fork