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Rapid CO Class III

Lower Beaver Falls

Clear Creek - 05. Upper Clear Creek ("Kermits") (CO)

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Gauge Conditions
Clear Creek near Lawson, CO Upstream Primary
Runnable: 199.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Lower Beaver Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Lower Beaver Falls is a technical Class III rapid characterized by a series of diagonal waves and a tight, boulder-strewn channel that demands precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a complex entry line that threads between two significant mid-stream rocks, with the main current creating a recirculating hole on river right that can quickly flip an unprepared boat. At moderate to high water levels, the rapid becomes more dynamic, requiring skilled eddy turns and quick maneuvering to avoid potential hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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05. Upper Clear Creek ("Kermits")
Clear Creek
IV 5.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater