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LOWER BOULDER CANYON

Whitewater River Run





Colorado Boulder Creek

Lower Boulder Canyon

Class IV- TO V- Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 144 CFS

Too Low
60°, Windy. Slight Chance Showers Then Partly Sunny

The Lower Boulder Canyon river run in Colorado is a scenic and exciting adventure for experienced paddlers. With Class III-IV rapids, this section of the Boulder Creek offers a challenge with tight drops, technical boulder gardens, and narrow chutes. There are several river obstacles to watch out for, including steep drops and strong currents. The best time to float this section is from May to June, with recommended water levels of 300-500 cfs. As water levels rise, the difficulty of the rapids also increases. Paddlers should have strong navigation skills and be prepared for the challenging conditions.

Weather today, A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Windy, with a west wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 29 to 34 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

Status Too Low
Class Level IV- to V-
Elevation 4,860 ft
Streamflow Discharge 144 cfs
Gauge Height 10.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage Boulder Creek At Mouth
USGS 06730500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Sand Crk Abv Burlington Ditch Nr Commerce City
USGS 06714360
23 cfs 3.7 ft
Big Thompson River At Mouth
USGS 06744000
394 cfs 2.7 ft
Big Thompson River At Loveland
USGS 06741510
306 cfs 2.6 ft
Cache La Poudre R Ab Boxelder C
USGS 06752280
335 cfs 3.5 ft
Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville
USGS 06739500
215 cfs 8.0 ft
Cache La Poudre River Near Greeley
USGS 06752500
307 cfs 2.8 ft
Colorado R Below Baker Gulch
USGS 09010500
109 cfs 5.2 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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