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Rapid CO Class III

Nomad

Clear Creek - 03. Lawson to Idaho Springs (CO)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 1,500.0 CFS
Photo
Nomad
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

After a long straight stretch, you will suddenly find yourself dropping into Nomad. This rapid is best run entering center left and then immediately working right and then back mid left again very quickly. This is a short and fast rapid that does not usually cause any problems. The only thing to note is that at higher flows (700+) a large hole starts to form at the bottom right know locally as "The Crusher". It has crushed rafts and kayaks alike at higher flows.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
4.4 mi
Directions
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03. Lawson to Idaho Springs
Clear Creek
III-IV 7.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater