The Saint Vrain River
The North Saint Vrain River is
just across the road from Stone Mountain
 Lodge.
You will enjoy fishing, tubing or just wading in the water on a hot day.
This part of the river is just beyond where it exits the canyon and levels out
meandering through Apple Valley, before it goes through the town of Lyons.
During the summer, the river
runs
 gracefully
and becomes ideal for bumping along on an inner tube, or just wading in the cool
mountain water.
During the early spring (May
and early June) the river runs high, depending on the snow melt. Expert kayakers
will start at the arched bridge just west of Stone Mountain Lodge, or use the
kayaking course at Meadow Park in Lyons (about a mile down steam). At this
time of year one needs to be careful, and respect the force of the river.
There are two easy access
points within walking distance of Stone Mountain
 Lodge. One is a path from the pull-out across the road just west of the
lodge
building. (Be careful crossing the road!) The other is a few hundred feet
farther west. Here, there is a wooden arched bridge where Apple Valley Road
crosses the river. Just on the other side of the bridge you will find a small
parking lot and a paved path with access to the river. You can also access the
river from Meadow Park and Bohn Park in Lyons. | 
