Clear Creek, Colorado, US

05. Green Bay Rock (MM 262.9) to Rigor Mortis (MM 267.2) (Black Rock)

Usual Difficulty	IV-V(V+) (for normal flows)
Length	5.5 Miles
Avg. Gradient	114 fpm
Max Gradient	138 fpm

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
CLEAR CREEK AT GOLDEN, CO
usgs-06719505	500 - 1000 cfs	IV-V(V+)	66d16h21m	158 cfs (rc= -0.7 )

River Description

This is the most challenging run on Clear Creek. This section is made up of mostly read and run IV, with two V's and one V+. It is a great after work run, but keep in mind the riverbed is entirely unnatural and general unkind to upside down or swimming boaters.

To get there: The put-in is at mile 262.9 on Hwy 6, at a pullout with large spray painted rocks. The take-out is just downstream of Rigor Mortis after passing under the bridge(mile marker 267.2).