Creek CO

South Hardscrabble Creek

Colorado • 38.1165, -105.1427

Reviewed mapped path Updated Dec 30, 2025

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USGS and NOAA data is for informational purposes. Source notes

Length

16 mi

26 km

Elevation

10,548′ → 6,715′

3,834 ft drop

Stream Order

Medium River

Slope

4.51%

238.0 ft/mi

Drainage

29 mi²

75 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.1 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

1,273 mi

2,049 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

Detailed hydrology

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