Basics
- Location:
- Front Range
- Class:
- Class I to Class V
- Suitability:
- Kayak
- River Length
- 30 miles
- Time:
- 1/2 Day - Full Day
- Season:
- Year Round
Description
Tributary of the South Platte river, Clear Creek runs through north central Colorado for approximately 40 miles. Historically the site of Colorado's most intense gold rush boom, Clear Creek is the fastest growing river rafting venue in Colorado.
Most of the traditional rafting and kayaking on Clear Creek is found on the upper stretches, from where the river originates near Loveland Pass, past Georgetown and Idaho Springs along the I-70 corridor, and down Clear Creek Canyon to Golden.
After Golden, Clear Creek flows through the northwestern stretches of the Denver metro area, largely as an unexplored urban stream, before it unites with the South Platte near Thornton.
River Details
Setting:
Mountains, Plains
Class:
Class I to Class V
Suitability:
Kayak
River Length
30 miles
Time
1/2 Day - Full Day
Season:
Year Round
Nearest Town
Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Golder, Denver
Guides Available?
No
Camping Info
Several campgrounds are nearby along the upper stretches, although not directly on the river.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
From its origins near Loveland pass, Clear Creek follows I-70 through Georgetown and Idaho Springs, then down US-6 in Clear Creek Canyon to emerge in Golden.
