Upper Clear Creek
Also known as the "Kermits" run.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Clear Creek are between a bare minimum of 300cfs and a high of 2,000cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 06719505, the Clear Creek At Golden
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Upper Clear Creek.
Run Stats
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | IV- to IV+ |
| Elevation | 5,693 ft |
| Run Length | 2.5 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 44.9 cfs |
| Gage Height | 3.5 ft |
| Air Temperature | 61° |
| River | Clear Creek |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Clear Creek At Golden
USGS 06719505 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Cheyenne Creek At Evans Ave At Colorado Springs
USGS 07105490 |
2 cfs | 1.4 ft |
|
South St. Vrain Creek Near Ward
USGS 06722500 |
4 cfs | 1.5 ft |
|
Clear Creek At Golden
USGS 06719505 |
45 cfs | 3.5 ft |
|
Fountain Creek At Colorado Springs
USGS 07105500 |
45 cfs | 5.2 ft |
|
Monument Cr At Bijou St.
USGS 07104905 |
30 cfs | 3.8 ft |
|
Cottonwood Creek At Mouth
USGS 07103990 |
3 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
Tarryall Creek At Upper Station
USGS 06696980 |
7 cfs | 5.0 ft |
|
Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville
USGS 06739500 |
4 cfs | 6.5 ft |
|
First Cr Bel Buckley Rd
USGS 06720460 |
2 cfs | 1.7 ft |
|
Cabin Creek Near Fraser
USGS 09032100 |
3 cfs | 1.7 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Berthoud Summit
SNOTEL 335 |
14" | 0" |
|
Lake Eldora
SNOTEL 564 |
6" | 0" |
|
Wild Basin
SNOTEL 1042 |
4" | 1" |
|
Michigan Creek
SNOTEL 937 |
12" | 0" |
|
Middle Fork Camp
SNOTEL 1014 |
3" | 0" |
|
South Colony
SNOTEL 773 |
7" | 0" |
|
Long Draw Resv
SNOTEL 1123 |
14" | -1" |
|
Fool Creek
SNOTEL 1186 |
18" | 0" |
|
High Lonesome
SNOTEL 1187 |
16" | -1" |
|
Hayden Pass
SNOTEL 1102 |
4" | -1" |
|
Crow Creek
SNOTEL 1045 |
1" | 0" |
|
Grizzly Peak
SNOTEL 505 |
18" | 1" |
|
Medano Pass
SNOTEL 914 |
2" | -1" |
|
Sawtooth
SNOTEL 1251 |
15" | 0" |
|
Niwot
SNOTEL 663 |
4" | 0" |
|
tabernash 2.7 nw, co
SNOTEL CO-GR-68 |
0.04" | -0.56" |
|
Rawah
SNOTEL 1032 |
3" | -1" |
|
Hourglass Lake
SNOTEL 1122 |
6" | 1" |
|
Jones Pass
SNOTEL 970 |
11" | -1" |
|
Black Mountain
SNOTEL 1161 |
8" | 1" |
|
Phantom Valley
SNOTEL 688 |
1" | 0" |
|
Lake Irene
SNOTEL 565 |
16" | 0" |
|
Deadman Hill
SNOTEL 438 |
15" | 0" |
|
Stillwater Creek
SNOTEL 793 |
13" | -1" |
|
Willow Park
SNOTEL 870 |
6" | -1" |
|
Loveland Basin
SNOTEL 602 |
19" | 0" |
|
University Camp
SNOTEL 838 |
8" | 0" |
|
Jackwhacker Gulch
SNOTEL 935 |
9" | 0" |
|
Never Summer
SNOTEL 1031 |
17" | 1" |
|
co st forest st park
SNOTEL CSFC2 |
0.7" | -1.41" |
|
Bear Lake
SNOTEL 322 |
5" | 0" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Dahl | 46 | 8,615 ft | |||
| Peaceful Valley | 17 | 8,552 ft | |||
| Olive Ridge | 56 | 8,361 ft | |||
| Reverends Ridge - Golden Gate State Park | 106 | 9,105 ft | |||
| Buffalo | 41 | 7,321 ft | |||
| Cold Springs | 38 | 9,331 ft | |||
| Green Mountain | 6 | 7,615 ft | |||
| Kelsey | 17 | 8,035 ft | |||
| Meeker Park Overflow | 29 | 8,611 ft | |||
| Lost Park | 12 | 9,958 ft | |||
| Camp Dick | 41 | 8,716 ft | |||
| Meadow Park | None | 5,349 ft | |||
| Aspen Meadow - Golden Gate Canyon State Park | 35 | 9,000 ft | |||
| Wigwam | 10 | 6,606 ft | |||
| Meridian | 18 | 9,013 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Estes Park (Hidden Valley) | 5" | 42° | 0" |
| Eldora Mountain Resort | 6" | 43° | 0.05" |
| Echo Mountain Park | 0" | 43° | 0.05" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnar Section | 237.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V+ |
| Upper South Boulder Creek | 5.57cfs | None Mi | V+ |
| NSV | 22.0cfs | 13.0 Mi | V+ |
| Main Section | 69.4cfs | 3.0 Mi | IV+ to V |
| October Hole | 22.0cfs | None Mi | II |
| Lower Boulder Canyon | 46.7cfs | None Mi | IV- to V- |
| Upper Clear Creek | 44.9cfs | 2.5 Mi | IV- to IV+ |
| Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park | 44.9cfs | None Mi | III- to III+ |
| Idledale to Morrison | 10.1cfs | 3.0 Mi | IV+ to V |
| Upper South Boulder Creek | 5.57cfs | None Mi | V+ |
| SSV - Confluence to Picnic Grounds | 22.0cfs | 5.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| Golden Whitewater Park | 3.1cfs | 0.75 Mi | II+ |