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 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. 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...   Front Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Front Range. Front Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Front Range. All Colorado Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Colorado. Books about whitewater paddling on Saint Vrain Creek - South, Colorado List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Saint Vrain Creek - South, 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 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 - South. 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: 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