Take Out

This take-out site on Clear Creek in Golden provides access to one of Colorado's most popular whitewater runs. Clear Creek is a substantial river system draining nearly 1,015 square miles of the Colorado Front Range, with significant elevation drop and consistent flow that makes it suitable for whitewater paddling throughout much of the year. The creek maintains an average gradient of 34.1 feet per mile with average flows around 187 cubic feet per second, creating dynamic water conditions typical of Colorado mountain rivers.

As a take-out location, this Golden site serves paddlers completing their runs on Clear Creek. The creek's average velocity of 2.56 feet per second combined with its steep gradient means boaters should expect moving water with potential rapids and obstacles. The water body classification as a large river (Stream Order 7) indicates sustained volume and current. Paddlers using this take-out should be experienced with whitewater conditions and aware of the significant elevation changes across the watershed that influence water levels and seasonal flow patterns.

Clear Creek flows through the Golden area before continuing its journey to the Colorado River, making this an important access point for the local paddling community. The site's location in Jefferson County provides convenient access to this major Colorado whitewater resource.