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The Boulder Creek Town Run consists mostly class III rapids making it a good novice run. As you paddle through town, the river gets easier. Once you pass Boulder Creek under Arapahoe for the second time the river turns into class I-II. At the mouth of the canyon, under Arapahoe at its junction with canyon is mostly class II with one class III in the middle and a class III play hole almost under the Arapahoe bridge and one class III under the pedestrian bridge just below the slalom course. At the bottom of the slalom course is a fun play hole. The less experienced paddlers should consider putting in at the bottom of Eben G Fine Park. A bike path parallels the entire town run.
The whitewater park in boulder was built before the modern day play boat. The drop structures are not the best design for modern playboats. However, there are lots of squirt lines and splat rocks to keep you amused. The course begins with a six foot slide drop into a huge pool. This is the most exciting drop on the course, and can be a fun challenge for the beginner/intermediate. The next drop is a ten foot long slide that is run to the far right. The rest of the course consists of small drops and holes that land in large pools. This section is excellent for beginners to practice eddy turns, ferries, peel outs, and rolls. The drop after the bridge is called Widowmaker. With good water it can get pretty sticky, so hit it with a lot of speed or portage. Widowmaker is great for big enders and blast wheels. If you flip over in the hole it may give you a little thrashing. Many boaters have practiced their breast stroke here. The course continues for another ¼ mile. This section is a little faster and more continuous than the upper section. Take out before the next bridge.
The Town Run has some great surf waves and play holes below the Eben G Fine Park when the water is up above 200 cfs.
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Park upstream of Eben G Fine Park where Arapahoe and Canyon meet. | | | Take-Out
There are two popular take-outs for the town run. One take-out is at Arapahoe and 38th Street at the restaurant, Playa Azul (used to be Jose Muldoons). The other take-out is at the "Greenhouse", 30th Street and Boulder Creek. |
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