Colorado whitewater - Saint Vrain Creek - South, Front Range, Boulder County

Boulder county, Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     5 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Boulder, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Boulder County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the
    rivers here are not very forgiving. The campgrounds here at Saint Vrain Creek - South are pretty good. The Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid stretch of Saint Vrain Creek - South in Colorado is
5 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The beautiful Front Range scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
Saint Vrain Creek - South is pretty waterless mostly; July is the wettest month with most
 
rain; January is the month with the least moisture. So much amusing stuff in the Front Range, just mind-boggling.
For the duration of the summer months at Saint Vrain Creek - South highs are generally in the 70's; the overnight is slightly chillier of course, commonly in the 40's. During the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Saint Vrain Creek - South. Since you're here at Saint Vrain Creek - South why not stop at Long Gulch, and if the weather is splendid, you can go for a hike along the Ceran Vrain Trail.

Saint Vrain Creek - South, Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 5 miles
Average Gradient: 248 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.16508
Longitude: -105.39794

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.17725
Longitude: -105.3434

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Current weather conditions at Saint Vrain Creek - South, Front Range, Colorado
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Local climate location: ESTES PARK 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Bighorn Moutain Lodge, Estes Park
6 miles away
Bighorn Mountain Lodge and Event Center is located on the hillside, north of Lake Estes. The facility includes 39 recently updated motel rooms, some with kitchens and 2 bedoom condos, an outdoor hot t...

Stone Mountain Lodge And Cabins, Lyons
6 miles away
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...

Holiday Inn Express Boulder, Co, Boulder
8 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Boulder hotel is an all non-smoking, beautifully appointed hotel in North Boulder 4.5 miles from the University of Colorado and 5 miles from IBM, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grum...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boulder, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Saint Vrain Creek - South. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Saint Vrain Creek - South.
 Whitewater Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Saint Vrain Creek - South, Boulder County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 5.5 miles long (Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence)
Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 4 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.8 miles long (Buttonrock Preserve to CR 80)
Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 13 miles long (Peak to Peak Highway to Buttonrock Preserve)
Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 6 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (CR 80 to Lyons)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge)
Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 13 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park)
 Ski Areas Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Winter Park, Colorado , 31 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
SolVista, Colorado , 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 45 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 45 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 50 miles away, 2900 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 60 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 64 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 75 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 77 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Snowy Range, Wyoming , 84 miles away, 990 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Bighorn Moutain Lodge, Estes Park , 6 miles away
Stone Mountain Lodge And Cabins, Lyons , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Boulder, Co, Boulder , 8 miles away
Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder , 9 miles away
St Julien Boulder*s Hotel and Spa, Boulder , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Stone Mountain Lodge and RV Park, Lyons, 5 miles away
Middle Saint Vrain Campground, Boulder County, 10 miles away
Park Place Camping Resort, Estes Park, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Ceran Vrain Trail, Boulder County , 5 miles away
North Sheep Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 5 miles away
Bright Trail, Boulder County , 7 miles away
Beaver Reservoir Cut-Off Trail, Boulder County , 10 miles away
Green Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 14 miles away
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 68 miles away

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