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 starting location is a short drive from Boulder, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid section of Saint Vrain Creek - South in Colorado is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The natural beauty of Boulder County and the cool fresh water beats anything. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid section     is just one of many. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beauty of the Front Range is a great plus for this river. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Colorado tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Saint Vrain Creek - South usually tend to be in the 70's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while the cold winter nights   at Saint Vrain Creek - South are in the 10's. Saint Vrain Creek - South is commonly a quite dry place; July is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is January. Just can't get enough of the Front Range. A wonderful site to pop by in close proximity to Saint Vrain Creek - South is Long Gulch, and great hiking is available 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 Paddler input for Saint Vrain Creek - South, Colorado: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Saint Vrain Creek - South, Front Range, Colorado Local climate location: ESTES PARK 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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: Eldora, Colorado , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Winter Park, Colorado , 31 miles away, 3060 vertical feet SolVista Basin, 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, 3128 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   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, 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