Colorado whitewater - Saint Vrain Creek - North, Front Range, Boulder County Boulder county, Peak to Peak Highway to Buttonrock Preserve section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     13 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Peak to Peak Highway to Buttonrock Preserve section of Saint Vrain Creek - North is 13 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. The starting location is a short drive from Boulder, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. No matter if you're     whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Colorado and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Front Range scenery is wonderful. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Briefly about the general area: All year is a great time in the Front Range if you go for the outdoors. Have a splendid hiking adventure along the North   Sheep Mountain Trail. All through the long summer days, highs frequently are in the 70's at Saint Vrain Creek - North. All through the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 30's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's, and night lows at Saint Vrain Creek - North through the wintertime mostly plunge into the 0's. Going for a hike along the Bright Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity; you might also want to pay a visit to Bear Gulch while you're here at Saint Vrain Creek - North. Saint Vrain Creek - North gets very little rain; August is when you get the most rain here, and November is when it's the driest. Saint Vrain Creek - North, Peak to Peak Highway to Buttonrock Preserve road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 13 miles Average Gradient: 196 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.21735 Longitude: -105.5233 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 40.22083 Longitude: -105.35196 Paddler input for Saint Vrain Creek - North, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Saint Vrain Creek - North, Front Range, Colorado Local climate location: GRAND LAKE 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Stone Mountain Lodge And Cabins, Lyons A 45 scenic acre mountain resort in the Colorado Rockies. We are convenient to Boulder, Estes Park and Denver. Our unique Cabins and Lodge offer a great place for Vacations, Getaways and Family Reunio... Marys Lake Lodge, Estes Park 9 miles away This full service resort is a Colorado destination, minutes from the Rocky Mountain National Park. 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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 Saint Vrain Creek - North. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Saint Vrain Creek - North.   Whitewater Near Saint Vrain Creek - North: Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence) Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid) Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 8 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.8 miles long (Buttonrock Preserve to CR 80) Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 10 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (CR 80 to Lyons) Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge) Big Thompson River, Larimer County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV+(V+) - 11.5 miles long (Lake Estes to Drake) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir) Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse)   Ski Areas Near Saint Vrain Creek - North: Winter Park, Colorado , 29 miles away, 3060 vertical feet SolVista, Colorado , 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Loveland, Colorado , 43 miles away, 2410 vertical feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 43 miles away, 2270 vertical feet Keystone, Colorado , 48 miles away, 2900 vertical feet Breckenridge, Colorado , 58 miles away, 3398 vertical feet Copper Mountain, Colorado , 62 miles away, 2601 vertical feet Vail, Colorado , 71 miles away, 3450 vertical feet Ski Cooper, Colorado , 75 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Snowy Range, Wyoming , 79 miles away, 990 vertical feet   Hotels Near Saint Vrain Creek - North: Stone Mountain Lodge And Cabins, Lyons , 1 miles away Marys Lake Lodge, Estes Park , 9 miles away Lake Shore Lodge, Estes Park , 9 miles away Lake Estes Inn and Suites, Estes Park , 9 miles away Rodeway Inn Estes Park, Estes Park , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Saint Vrain Creek - North: Park Place Camping Resort, Estes Park, 6 miles away Middle Saint Vrain Campground, Boulder County, 7 miles away Meeker Park Campground, Boulder County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Saint Vrain Creek - North: North Sheep Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 0 miles away Bright Trail, Boulder County , 1 miles away Ceran Vrain Trail, Boulder County , 4 miles away Twin Sister Trail, Larimer County , 8 miles away Beaver Reservoir Cut-Off Trail, Boulder County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Saint Vrain Creek - North: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Saint Vrain Creek - North