Whitewater Run CO Class IV-V(V+)

07. Black Rock - Green Bay Rock (MM 262.9) to Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2)

Clear Creek

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Gauge Conditions
Clear Creek at Golden, CO Downstream Primary
Runnable: 199.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
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Description
This is the most challenging run on Clear Creek. This section is made up of mostly read and run IV, with two V's and one V+. It is a great after work run, but keep in mind the riverbed is entirely unnatural and often unkind to upside down or swimming boaters. To get there: The put-in is at mile 262.9 on Hwy 6, at a pullout with large spray painted rocks. The take-out is just downstream of Rigor Mortis after passing under the bridge(mile marker 267.2).
Difficulty
Class IV-V(V+)
Length
3.1 mi
Gradient
114 ft/mi
max 138
Rapids
2
Access Points
Put-in
39.7409, -105.3290
Take-out
39.7428, -105.2950
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater