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RiverBrain

Colorado – US

Class
III- to III+
Typical season
June to August
Author
Joshua Darnell

Current Flow

109 CFS

Gauge height: 4.07 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM

-0.08/hr (12h) -0.04/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
CLEAR CREEK AT GOLDEN, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗

Recommended levels

Minimum200
Average600
Maximum2,000

Recommended use

  • Kayaking
  • Rafting
  • Canoeing
  • SUP
  • Packrafting
  • Fishing

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

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Description

Class III run on the middle section of Clear Creek. This run is between Upper Clear Creek take out and Black Rock put in. There are some great surfing opportunities on this section at higher flows, 800+ on the gauge. 

Put in: 1/4 mile down from the Hwy 119 and Hwy 6 intersection

Take out: Black Rock put in

Rapids

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Access

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Camps

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Permit

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Fishing

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