Access Site
CO
Take Out
City: CO
County: Chaffee
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 39.00387700, -106.33394200
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Arkansas River at Granite, Co.
4.5 mi away
Arkansas River below Granite, CO
6.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
V
Take-out
Clear Creek - 01. Missouri Creek TH to Dirt Road
163 ft/mi
Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Clear Creek
9 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
IV(V+)
56 mi away
01. Loveland Ski Area to Silverplume
11.1 mi
V+
64 mi away
02. Silverplume to Georgetown
0.9 mi
390 ft/mi
III-IV
71 mi away
03. Lawson to Idaho Springs
7.7 mi
III
76 mi away
04. Idaho Springs Town Run
4.7 mi
IV
80 mi away
05. Upper Clear Creek ("Kermits")
5.4 mi
110 ft/mi
III
83 mi away
06. Middle Clear Creek
1.9 mi
IV-V(V+)
86 mi away
07. Black Rock - Green Bay Rock (MM 262.9) to Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2)
3.1 mi
114 ft/mi
IV
88 mi away
08. Lower - Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) to the diversion Dam
2.9 mi
85 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on Clear Creek in Chaffee County provides access to a significant Colorado whitewater resource. Clear Creek is a large river system with a substantial 3193-foot elevation drop over its 93.73-mile course, resulting in an average gradient of 34.1 feet per mile. The creek drains 1,015 square miles and maintains an average flow of 187.55 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial waterway suitable for whitewater paddling. The average velocity of 2.56 feet per second indicates consistent current conditions typical of a flowing river system.
As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for boaters completing runs downstream. The specific conditions and facilities at this particular access point should be verified before arrival, as whitewater take-outs can vary significantly in their amenities and suitability for different boat types. Paddlers using this site should be aware that Clear Creek's substantial gradient and flow characteristics suggest intermediate to advanced paddling conditions. Water temperature, seasonal flow variations, and hazards such as rocks, logs, and swift current should all be considered before launching or exiting.
As a take-out location, this site serves as an exit point for boaters completing runs downstream. The specific conditions and facilities at this particular access point should be verified before arrival, as whitewater take-outs can vary significantly in their amenities and suitability for different boat types. Paddlers using this site should be aware that Clear Creek's substantial gradient and flow characteristics suggest intermediate to advanced paddling conditions. Water temperature, seasonal flow variations, and hazards such as rocks, logs, and swift current should all be considered before launching or exiting.