Effective at noon on July 6, those who would like to ride a tube down the North St. Vrain and St. Vrain Creek can do so again.
On June 7, Boulder County Sheriff Curtis Johnson closed the two rivers to tubing due to high water flow. The closed included the North Saint Vrain and Saint Vrain Creeks from Apple Valley Road/ County Road 71 (upper Apple Valley Road) to North Foothills Highway including through the Town of Lyons.
Although the recreation activity is now open, officials recommend paying close attention to water safety guidelines.
Wear proper personal safety equipment:
- Personal flotation device or life jacket – make sure it is the correct size (snug and fit like a glove, yet allows you to move freely) and has a sufficient rating for the type of activity you are doing
- Drysuit or wetsuit - when water temperatures are low, as hypothermia can set in quickly
- Helmet - when taking part in water sports activities in shallow water or area where underwater condition is unknown
“If you are taking personal water sport equipment (tube, kayak, etc.), please put your name and contact information on the equipment in the event that you lose it in the water. We can then contact you to ensure you safely exited the water,” the sheriff’s office said in a news release.
