2025-12-22T17:00:00-07:00
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER TODAY... .Near record temperatures today, combined with another period of gusty westerly winds in and near the Front Range foothills will lead to critical fire weather conditions, especially from the Boulder county foothills south into South Park and the Palmer Divide. The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 215 and 216. * TIMING...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
Summary
The obstacles on this section include the Entrance Rapid, the Castle Rock Rapid, and Supermax Rapid, which all require precise maneuvering. The best time to float this section is during the late spring and early summer, when water levels range from 700-1,200 CFS. Floaters should be experienced and have proper gear, as the rapids are technical and require good control.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 61 cfs (3.74 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 91% |
| Optimal Range | 300-1300 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III- to III+ |
| Elevation | 5,693 ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | 41.4 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 3.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06719505 |
Weather Forecast
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Area Campgrounds
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Clear Creek RV Park
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Gennessee ropes camp spot
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Bear Creek Lake Park
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Standley Lake
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Tipi Village
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Rifleman Phillips Group Campground
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Ralston Creek Trail Arvada
Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park
Golden Whitewater Park
Idledale to Morrison
Upper Clear Creek
White Ash Mine
Beverly Heights Park
Parfet Park
Windy Saddle Open Space Park
Vanover Park
Union Square Ponds
Prospect Park Lakes (Wheatridge)
Ward Road Pond
Meadow Park Lake
Main Reservoir