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Put-in CO Class IV

Kickstart

Boulder Creek - 01. Gun Shy to Jasper Creek (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Boulder Creek below 30th Street near Boulder, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Kickstart
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Kickstart is a technical Class IV rapid featuring a sharp left-hand turn midway through the slide, requiring precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering. The line demands paddlers to enter with momentum and make a calculated move to avoid potential hydraulic features on the right side of the turn. Careful route selection is critical to navigate the rapid cleanly and avoid potential pin or wrap hazards.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.1 mi
Directions
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01. Gun Shy to Jasper Creek
Boulder Creek
V 1.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater