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Hazard CO Class V

Diversion Dam

Clear Creek - 08. Lower - Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) to the diversion Dam · CO

American Whitewater 39.7421, -105.2535

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Gauge Conditions
Clear Creek at Golden, CO Downstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 1,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Diversion Dam
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Sharp rocks in a nasty man-made drop. Unfortunately the portage is a pain in the butt. You can take out just upstream, but the best surf waves and the play park are just downstream...

Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
5.0 mi
Directions
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08. Lower - Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) to the diversion Dam
Clear Creek
IV 2.9 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater