Class II+ to III run near Golden. Good for beginners at most flows as long as you put in downstream of tunnel 1. At higher flows it can be a solid class III run.
If you put in just upstream of tunnel 1, this adds 2 class III drops.
1/3 of a mile from the put in take the right channel, left channel is unrunable. Stay clear of large cottonwood tree on river right. (Edit: cottonwood tree is no longer an issue, it is gone. There is a small pine tree river right that is easily avoided on river left.)
Put in: Pullout on the east side of tunnel 1
Take out: Golden Whitewater Park
| Joshua Darnell | |
| Class | III- to III+ |
| Current Flow |
356.0 CFS 05-18-2024 08:45 
View River Forecast |
| Recommended Flow |
Minimum: 300.0 Average: 500.0 Maximum: 1300.0 |
| Typical Season |
Begins: May Ends: July |
| Recommended Use |
Kayaking: Yes Rafting: No Canoeing: No SUP: No Packrafting: No Fishing: No |
| Primary Gauge | CLEAR CREEK AT GOLDEN, CO |
| Length | Mile(s) |
| Gradient | FPM |
