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Playspot: USA, Colorado, Golden, Clear Creek, Clear Creek Whitewater Park, Drop #7

What's it like

A hole that requires no paddle at certain levels. For the most part it's gentle unless you go too far river left where it is a little sticky but not dangerous. The hole is best from about 450 to 1000-CFS. A pretty big window for river that small. I've seen 30 pts to the right and splits both ways. I've also even seen 20pts with no paddle. Its mostly a righty but above 600 its anybody's choice. A relatively small pocket but easy to dial and get creative on. Fun park and play on several of the other features along the course including mysteries...

How to get there

Go to the main street in Golden (home of Coors Beer) and head west on 10th street. Go 4 blocks to the baseball field which is on the left. There is a huge dirt parking lot next to the baseball field and along the river. The road dead-ends so you can't miss the kayak course on your left. There is parking for about 50 cars and additional space across the road.

More info

Watertalk: +1 303 831 7135 , 1*, 22*

Locals

If there is water, there will be people, especially after 5pm when the boaters come from work.

Events

The course is going usually hosts several major slalom races (canoe nationals) and rodeos including NOWR (normally in June).

Info sources

Brook Aitken

Nearest weather station (°C): Arvada, CO, United States Daily Hourly Apr 06 15 -2 8 0 Partially cloudy Apr 07 18 1 9 0 Clear Apr 08 22 6 14 0 Partially cloudy Apr 09 20 6 13 0 Clear Apr 10 19 6 12 0 Clear Apr 11 24 6 15 0 Partially cloudy Apr 12 27 10 18 0 Partially cloudy Apr 13 24 11 17 0 Partially cloudy Apr 14 16 8 10 0.8 Partially cloudy Apr 15 17 6 11 0 Clear Apr 16 23 8 16 0 Partially cloudy Apr 17 21 11 15 0.3 Partially cloudy Apr 18 10 4 7 9.7 Snow, Partially cloudy Apr 19 15 1 8 0.1 Clear Apr 20 23 7 16 0 Partially cloudy Apr 21 24 13 18 0 Overcast Credit