Colorado whitewater, Boulder Creek - South Boulder county, Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     2.6 miles   If you're coming from Boulder it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state 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 wild scenery of the Front Range is great. The Pinecliffe to Gross     Mountain Reservoir section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This section of Boulder Creek - South in Colorado is 2.6 miles long and has been rated as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Boulder County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might   have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: A trip to Golden Gate Canyon State Park when you're here at Boulder Creek - South is a great idea, and Eldora has good slopes and a friendly staff. You truly have to adore the Front Range. A tour to Eldorado State Park when you're here at Boulder Creek - South is never a bad idea; nearby you locate the Mount Thorodin Trail which is a good hiking trail. This is a really good river. Boulder Creek - South, Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Boulder Creek - South.   Whitewater Near Boulder Creek - South: Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County, 2 miles away       Class V+ - 2.6 miles long (Pinecliffe to Gross Mountain Reservoir) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County, 3 miles away       Class IV(V+) - 7.2 miles long (Gross Mountain Reservoir to Eldorado State Park) Boulder Creek, Boulder County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Mile Marker 32 to Blue Bridge) Boulder Creek - North, Boulder County, 4 miles away       Class V+ - 2.25 miles long (Switzerland Park to Boulder Falls) Boulder Creek, Boulder County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 6 miles long (Blue Bridge to Eben G Fine Park) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (Eldorado Canyon) Jasper Creek, Boulder County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 1 miles long (to Boulder Creek) Boulder Creek, Boulder County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Eben G Fine Park to CU Greenhouse) Boulder Creek - South, Boulder County, 8 miles away       Class IV - 6 miles long (Rollinsville to Pinecliffe) Left Hand Creek, Boulder County, 8 miles away       Class IV - 3 miles long (Intersection of 81rd and 94rd to Buckingham Park)   Ski Areas Near Boulder Creek - South: Eldora, Colorado , 13 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs Winter Park, Colorado , 26 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs SolVista Basin, Colorado , 35 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs Arapahoe Basin, Colorado , 37 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs Loveland, Colorado , 38 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Keystone, Colorado , 43 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs Breckenridge, Colorado , 52 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs Copper Mountain, Colorado , 57 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs Vail, Colorado , 69 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs Ski Cooper, Colorado , 70 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs   Marinas Near Boulder Creek - South: Boulder Reservoir Marina, Boulder , 13 miles away   Hotels Near Boulder Creek - South: Alps Boulder Canyon Inn, Boulder , 6 miles away Colorado Chautauqua, Boulder , 8 miles away St Julien Hotel And Spa, Boulder , 9 miles away Boulder University Inn, Boulder , 9 miles away Hotel Boulderado, Boulder , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Boulder Creek - South: Winiger Ridge, Pinecliffe, 1 miles away Gross Reservoir Dispersed, Pinecliffe, 2 miles away Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Rifleman Phillips Group, Rollinsville, 4 miles away   Trails Near Boulder Creek - South: Bolling Gulch Trail, Gilpin , 3 miles away Mount Thorodin Trail, Gilpin , 5 miles away Bear Peak Trail, Boulder , 6 miles away Green Mountain Trail, Boulder , 7 miles away Saddle Rock Trail, Boulder , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Boulder Creek - South: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO , 23 miles away Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO , 57 miles away Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado , 4 miles away Eldorado State Park, Colorado , 5 miles away Barbour Ponds State Park, Colorado , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Boulder Creek - South: Access Golf, Boulder , 9 miles away Flatirons Golf Course, Boulder , 13 miles away Hiwan Golf Club, Evergreen , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Boulder Creek - South Beaver Reservoir, Boulder , 13 miles away Baseline Reservoir, Boulder , 13 miles away Left Hand Reservoir, Boulder , 13 miles away