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Playspot CO Class IV

Elbow Falls

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

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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
Elbow Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Elbow Falls: fast lead-in water to two holes that make up the rapid. Choose between getting friendly with the rock wall on the right or the large hydraulic on the left. Good cartwheel hole at the bottom.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.5 mi
Directions
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08. Lower - Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) to the diversion Dam
Clear Creek
IV 2.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater