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Colorado whitewater, Clear Creek
Clear Creek
county,
Silverplume to Georgetown section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V+ 1 miles
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The put-in location is a short drive from Silverthorne, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Clear Creek in Clear Creek County is 1 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Clear Creek are pretty good. This is a very short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The Silverplume to Georgetown section is one of many paddling sections in this |
river system. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons
| to come. The beautiful scenery of Colorado and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places.
Briefly about the general area: Near Clear Creek you hit upon the Silver Dollar Lake Trail which is a great hiking trail, and you must absolutely have a look at Pavillion Point during your stay. Winter | |
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Park is a very popular ski area close by, and going for a hike on the Argentine Trail is always a wonderful adventure. This is such a wonderful river. Here at Clear Creek there are plenty of folks from Georgetown, and you
might also want to pay a visit to Snowdrift Gulch if you're here at Clear Creek. An average amount of precipitation falls at Clear Creek. Of all the months in a year April is the one with the most snow, and the driest month
is October. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 60's to Clear Creek with overnight lows in the 30's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's while Clear Creek overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's.
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Clear Creek, Silverplume to Georgetown road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Clear Creek:
Clear Creek, Clear Creek County, 1 miles away Class V+ - 1 miles long (Silverplume to Georgetown) |
Clear Creek, Clear Creek County, 6 miles away Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Lawson to Idaho Springs) |
Woods Creek, Clear Creek County, 8 miles away Class V - 0.5 miles long (Reservoir to Confluence with West Fork Clear Creek) |
Boulder Creek, Boulder County, 16 miles away Class V - 2.5 miles long (Gun Shy to Jasper Creek) |
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| Ski Areas Near Clear Creek:
Winter Park, Colorado
, 11 miles away, 3060 foot drop, 26 lifts, 145 runs |
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado
, 11 miles away, 2270 foot drop, 7 lifts, 105 runs |
Loveland, Colorado
, 13 miles away, 2410 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs |
Eldora, Colorado
, 15 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 12 lifts, 53 runs |
Keystone, Colorado
, 17 miles away, 3128 foot drop, 20 lifts, 135 runs |
SolVista Basin, Colorado
, 23 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 37 runs |
Breckenridge, Colorado
, 26 miles away, 3398 foot drop, 27 lifts, 146 runs |
Copper Mountain, Colorado
, 31 miles away, 2601 foot drop, 23 lifts, 125 runs |
Ski Cooper, Colorado
, 44 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs |
Vail, Colorado
, 46 miles away, 3450 foot drop, 31 lifts, 193 runs |
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| Hotels Near Clear Creek:
Americas Best Value Inn Georgetown Lodge, Georgetown
, 2 miles away |
Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park
, 10 miles away |
Winter Park Mountain Lodge, Winter Park
, 11 miles away |
Winter Park Chateau, Winter Park
, 11 miles away |
Frasers Crossing Founders Point, Winter Park
, 11 miles away |
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| Trails Near Clear Creek:
Silver Dollar Lake Trail, Clear Creek
, 5 miles away |
Argentine Trail, Clear Creek
, 7 miles away |
Chicago Lakes Trail, Clear Creek
, 7 miles away |
Sevenmile Ski Trail, Grand
, 7 miles away |
Grays Peak Trail, Clear Creek
, 7 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Clear Creek:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO
, 38 miles away |
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO
, 53 miles away |
Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Colorado
, 24 miles away |
Arapaho National Forest, Colorado
, 25 miles away |
Eldorado State Park, Colorado
, 30 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Clear Creek
Clear Lake, Clear Creek
, 2 miles away |
Idaho Springs Reservoir, Clear Creek
, 7 miles away |
Upper Urad Reservoir, Clear Creek
, 10 miles away |
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