Class V Oh Be Joyful Creek, CO

OBJ: Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds (Ankle Breaker to Beaver Ponds)

Over the past few years Oh Be Joyful Creek has become the most popular Class V creek run in all of Colorado. The sickening gradient slides down generally smooth flat slate resulting in surprisingly easy lines. Don't take it too lightly though, the swims are few but there is potential for epic carnage. The creek has taken on the nickname "Oh Be Careful". This run gets dramatically easier the more times you've run it. After the 2nd or 3rd time down most competent Class V boaters can bomb it in less than 10 minutes without breaking a sweat. (American Whitewater)

Section Details

Trip Length Partial Day, 1.0 Miles
Fishing Yes
Camping Yes
Manager U.S. Forest Service, Gunnison National Forest
Wild & Scenic No
Water Trail No
Description American Whitewater
Photo Credit: Super flat landing... ouch! | Photo of Brian Adkins by Matt Stiegler taken 06/01/02 @ low water