Boulder County Sheriff’s Office to close Boulder Creek to tubers

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The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office notified residents that Boulder Creek is closed to tubing, effective at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

According to a release, Boulder Creek will be closed to tubing and single chamber flotation devices from below Boulder Falls at Colo. 119 to 55th Street in Boulder.

Sheriff’s deputies will be posting notices and advising residents and visitors of the closure. According to the release, Boulder Creek was flowing at around 701 cubic feet per second on Wednesday and is expected to increase as temperatures rise. There is a specific exemption for kayaks and white-water canoes, which are permitted, according to the release. However, kayakers are strongly encouraged to exercise caution and wear personal protection equipment including a life jacket, wet or dry suit, and a helmet.

 

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