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RiverBrain

Colorado – US

Class
V
Length
2 Mile(s)
Typical season
April to August
Author
KSC

Current Flow

34 CFS

Gauge height: 4.53 FT

Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM

-0.26/hr (12h) -0.13/hr (24h)

Too Low

Don't bother

Primary gauge
WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK ABV MOUTH NR EMPIRE, CO Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Flow formula
[CLEAR CREEK ABV WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK NR EMPIRE CO] computes to 43.0 right now
Alternative gauge
[CLEAR CREEK ABV WEST FORK CLEAR CREEK NR EMPIRE CO] 43 CFS

Recommended levels

Minimum200
Average250
Maximum400

Recommended use

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

Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.

Flow history — last 6 days

Photos

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Description

This is a small steep creek that runs along Hwy 40 between Berthoud Pass and I-70.  It is often choked with wood and not frequently run.  Some come up here just to park and huck Coors Falls, which can be done even at low flows.

Rapids

No rapids added yet.

Access

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Camps

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Permit

No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.

Fishing

No fish species have been associated with this run yet.

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