NSV Lower Shellys Cottages and Apple Valley

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Run Length

6.4 miles

Average Gradient

56 fpm

Difficulty

Class III

Recommended Flow

River

Saint Vrain Creek, North

Location

Lyons, Colorado, United States

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Drainage

South Platte

Elevation

5510ft to 5300ft

Lower NSV is broken up into two sections. The upper section is considered "Shelly's Cottages" which starts after the Middle North Saint Vrain and is considered class III whitewater with one notable drop with a lateral wave. The lower section is referred to as "Apple Valley," and is mostly class II white water and is approximately three miles long and starts at the wooden arched Apple Valley bridge (3 miles away from Lyons). The run ends at the Lyons Whitewater Park, plenty of play, bring your play boat. The run can be extended to the Black Bear Hole 1 mile further down the river.

Lower NSV

Paddler: John Torke Photographer: T.J Kelly

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	Put-In The put-in is on CR80 at the Middle North Saint Vrain take-out. If CR80 leaves the river you have gone too far. Apple Valley Bridge is obvious from Hwy 36 and is about 3 miles outside of Lyons.
	Take-Out To get to the take out (Lyons Play Park) head south on Hwy 7 (left at main intersection) and go about 50 yards before turning right on Park Dr, if you cross the creek you've gone too far. The Black Bear Hole is located across the street from the Black Bear Inn on the main drag in Lyons.

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	Uncharacteristically high, proceed with caution.
	Powerful, pushy and unforgiving.
	Ideal flow conditions.
	Boney with potential for boat abuse.
	Not enough water to float a boat.
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	No gauge, visual required.