Saint Vrain Creek, North
03. CR 80 to Apple Valley Bridge (Shellys)
The previous alert was for below Apple Valley bridge, not Shelly's. Shelly's has minor amounts of small trees/branches in the river, an inch or two in diameter at most and not covering significant parts of the river.
There are three or four large strainers in this section, many covering 3/4 of the width of the river. Relatively easy for experienced paddlers to avoid, but dangerous for inexperienced paddlers. Strainers were 1ft + in diameter. All were at least partially visible at ~250 cfs. Some are visible from the road when shuttling.
WHEN: Sunday, May 29 2016. WHERE: U.S. Route 36, ~ Mile Marker 17, downstream of Shelly's Cottages, before the Apple Valley Bridge. WHAT: WARNING/HAZARD/STRAINER. Loose bridge or fence lodged in the center of the river.
Dec 14, 2018
Longmont, Colorado – The St. Vrain Creek watershed on Colorado's northern Front Range, is critical to maintaining the health, biodiversity, character, and economy of communities within the region. The creek is […]
Sep 5, 2018
Lyons, Colorado – The St. Vrain Creek watershed on Colorado's northern Front Range, is critical to maintaining the health, biodiversity, character, and economy of communities within the region, including Lyons and Longmont. […]
Jun 7, 2017
On Sunday, nearly 50 people gathered on the banks of the St. Vrain River to pick up trash from the water and the shoreline. We started the day off with […]
May 4, 2017
Come one, come all! American Whitewater has teamed up with the CAN'd Aid Foundation and Avid4 Adventure to host a river float and cleanup along the St. Vrain during the 2017 Burning Can […]
