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Muddy Creek

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Why you'll love it

1.4 mi run
Flows year-round
250 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Flows year-round
Average flow
250 cfs
Average current
1.7 ft/s
Gradient
56.7 ft/mi
Drainage area
235 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Muddy Creek is a 1.4-mile paddling stretch near Somerset, Colorado. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 250 cfs and a gradient of about 56.7 feet per mile.

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~9 min drive

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Guided trips nearby

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SUP Marble

Kayaking business nearby (~10 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Hanging Lake Adventure Co-op

Kayaking business nearby (~39 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Taylor Park Marina

Kayaking business nearby (~43 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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