Clear Creek

I took a beginner down today at around 550cfs. We worked for about an hour just below the put-in where a rock above a very large pool made a nice place to practice ferries, peel-outs and catching eddies. We then paddled to Jett. We had a great day and had a fun time on the river with no problems. I hate that comments on this page talk up the undercuts on this run like it's the Russell Fork because it is not. There are some undercuts on this river but so are undercuts on every river. With a good guide, this river is a perfect beginner run. I understand now why the paddle clubs bring their beginners here. It's a safe run with great opportunities to learn. It's far from being the death trap that some have posted.