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

Boulder county, Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     5.5 miles
  The Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence section of Saint Vrain Creek - South in Boulder County is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V+ section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Boulder, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. The scenic beauty of Boulder County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Colorado are often tougher
    than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around
here you'll find a large number of good places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The river winds through the Front Range and you get great scenery. The Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
It is very dry here at Saint Vrain Creek - South frequently; the wettest month of the year is commonly August, that's the one that rains
 
the most, and November is the month with the least moisture. All through the days of summer highs here at Saint Vrain Creek - South get into the 70's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 30's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are usually in the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Saint Vrain Creek - South.
And if that's not enough there's plenty more entertaining stuff to do in the Front Range. There's delightful hiking along the Ceran Vrain Trail. The North Sheep Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best, and nearby you come across Gillman Gulch which is a great location to have a look at.

Saint Vrain Creek - South, Ceran St. Vrain Trailhead to Confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 5.5 miles
Average Gradient: 230 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.12347
Longitude: -105.44506

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.16708
Longitude: -105.39638

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Current weather conditions at Saint Vrain Creek - South, Front Range, Colorado
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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
4 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...

Bighorn Moutain Lodge, Estes Park
10 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...

Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder
10 miles away
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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 - 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 miles long (Confluence to 1 in 5 Rapid)
Saint Vrain Creek - North, Boulder County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 13 miles long (Peak to Peak Highway to Buttonrock Preserve)
Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge)
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, Boulder County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir)
Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe)
Boulder Creek, Boulder County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse)
 Ski Areas Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Eldora, Colorado , 16 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Winter Park, Colorado , 27 miles away, 3060 vertical feet
SolVista Basin, Colorado , 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2270 vertical feet
Loveland, Colorado , 41 miles away, 2410 vertical feet
Keystone, Colorado , 47 miles away, 3128 vertical feet
Breckenridge, Colorado , 56 miles away, 3398 vertical feet
Copper Mountain, Colorado , 60 miles away, 2601 vertical feet
Vail, Colorado , 71 miles away, 3450 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado , 74 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Stone Mountain Lodge And Cabins, Lyons , 4 miles away
Bighorn Moutain Lodge, Estes Park , 10 miles away
Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express BOULDER, Boulder , 11 miles away
Best Western Lodge At Nederland, Nederland , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Middle Saint Vrain Campground, Boulder County, 6 miles away
Stone Mountain Lodge and RV Park, Lyons, 8 miles away
Meeker Park Campground, Boulder County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Ceran Vrain Trail, Boulder County , 1 miles away
North Sheep Mountain Trail, Boulder County , 4 miles away
Bright Trail, Boulder County , 5 miles away
Beaver Reservoir Cut-Off Trail, Boulder County , 7 miles away
Wapiti Trail, Boulder County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Saint Vrain Creek - South:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 13 miles away
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 67 miles away

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