Upper South Boulder Creek
USB is a short class V wilderness run near Boulder infamous for its ability to destroy boaters. For some local hair boaters, this is their backyard training run. For others, it's a run they contemplate stepping up to from the comfort of their living room in the off season, only to be forgotten about while spending the spring running Clear Creek. For most boaters, it's one they gawk at in the guide book on their way to run Brown's Canyon.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the South Boulder Creek are between a bare minimum of 250cfs and a high of 800cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 06730200, the Boulder Cr At North 75th St Nr Boulder
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at Upper South Boulder Creek.
Run Stats
Status | Too Low |
Class Level | V+ |
Elevation | 5,109 ft |
Streamflow Discharge | 95.8 cfs |
Gage Height | 5.1 ft |
Air Temperature | 90° |
River | South Boulder Creek |
Reporting Streamgage |
Boulder Cr At North 75th St Nr Boulder
USGS 06730200 |
Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
---|---|---|
Buckhorn Creek Near Masonville
USGS 06739500 |
9 cfs | 6.6 ft |
Colorado River At Windy Gap
USGS 09034250 |
251 cfs | 4.1 ft |
Joe Wright Creek Below Joe Wright Reservoir
USGS 06746110 |
15 cfs | 1.1 ft |
South Fork Of Williams Fork Near Leal
USGS 09035900 |
67 cfs | 2.8 ft |
Bobtail Creek Near Jones Pass
USGS 09034900 |
11 cfs | 3.2 ft |
Fountain Creek At Cascade
USGS 07100300 |
3 cfs | 3.7 ft |
Leavenworth Creek @ Mouth Nr Georgetown
USGS 06714800 |
20 cfs | 3.9 ft |
Big Dry Creek At Westminster
USGS 06720820 |
3 cfs | 1.5 ft |
Bear Creek At Morrison
USGS 06710500 |
44 cfs | 6.3 ft |
Fraser River Blw Crooked Cr At Tabernash Co
USGS 09033300 |
138 cfs | 3.6 ft |
Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
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Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Dahl | 46 | 8,615 ft | |||
Rainbow Lakes | 16 | 9,961 ft | |||
Meeker Park Overflow | 29 | 8,611 ft | |||
Olive Ridge | 56 | 8,361 ft | |||
Peaceful Valley | 17 | 8,552 ft | |||
Cold Springs | 38 | 9,331 ft | |||
Deer Creek | 13 | 9,092 ft | |||
Pawnee | 55 | 10,354 ft | |||
Aspen Meadow - Golden Gate Canyon State Park | 35 | 9,000 ft | |||
Longs Peak - Rocky Mountain National Park | 26 | 9,397 ft | |||
Meridian | 18 | 9,013 ft | |||
Hermit Park Open Space | None | 8,313 ft | |||
Marys Lake - USBR | 270 | 8,032 ft | |||
Reverends Ridge - Golden Gate State Park | 106 | 9,105 ft | |||
Camp Dick | 41 | 8,716 ft |
Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
---|---|---|---|
Ski Estes Park (Hidden Valley) | 42" | 69° | 0" |
Echo Mountain Park | 18" | 66° | 0" |
Eldora Mountain Resort | 24" | 70° | 0" |
River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
---|---|---|---|
Steven's Gulch to Bridges Take Out | 182.0cfs | 12.0 Mi | III- to IV+ |
NSV | 37.8cfs | 13.0 Mi | V+ |
Gnar Section | 405.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | V+ |
Idledale to Morrison | 11.2cfs | 3.0 Mi | IV+ to V |
Upper Clear Creek | 60.7cfs | 2.5 Mi | IV- to IV+ |
SSV - Confluence to Picnic Grounds | 37.8cfs | 5.0 Mi | V to V+ |
Main Section | 55.3cfs | 3.0 Mi | IV+ to V |
Upper South Boulder Creek | 5.0cfs | None Mi | V+ |
Upper South Boulder Creek | 5.0cfs | None Mi | V+ |
Middle Narrows | 182.0cfs | 1.0 Mi | IV to V- |
Rustic (Upper) | 182.0cfs | 20.0 Mi | III to III+ |
Lower Narrows | 182.0cfs | 0.5 Mi | V- to V+ |
Filter Plant | 3.92cfs | None Mi | II to III+ |
Lower Boulder Canyon | 42.0cfs | None Mi | IV- to V- |
Filter Plant | 3.92cfs | None Mi | II to III+ |
Upper Narrows | 182.0cfs | 0.5 Mi | V- to V+ |
Tunnel 1 to Golden Whitewater Park | 60.7cfs | None Mi | III- to III+ |
October Hole | 37.8cfs | None Mi | II |
Golden Whitewater Park | 3.92cfs | 0.75 Mi | II+ |