Clear Creek
Cannonball Flats(Middle Clear Creek)

| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 1.9 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Clear Creek Near Lawson, Co |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 62 cfs |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 18, 2026 |
A nice 2.0 mile section in the heart of Clear Creek Canyon that lets you enjoy an easy run between the more difficult and dangerous sections upstream and downstream, Kermits and Black Rock.
At low flow, mostly class 2 - 2+ boogie water with a few small waves and holes.
At higher flows, some of the waves and holes can become class 3.
Don't miss the take out, the next section is the substantially more difficult and dangerous Black Rock.
Jeffco map:
https://www.jeffco.us/DocumentCenter/View/54228/Clear-Creek-Canyon-Park-Map
Put in:
Pull out near the sign that says - Welcome Clear Creek Canyon Park Jefferson County Open Space - commonly referred to as 260.5 for the mile marker just upstream.
39.742317798677355, -105.39062404791542
Take out:
Parking lot Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead
39.734871012915036, -105.36575930003018