Don’t Let Your Water Fun On Indian Creek Turn Deadly This Summer

July 9th, 2007 categories: Community Events, Down to Earth Information

Stop sign Once again some innocent people with a child in tow, came crawling out of Indian Creek obviously shaken. It happened to my family so I know the fear this float can cause is more that “ferris wheel” fun!

Please be aware! You are taking your life in your own hands if you float Indian Creek without proper equipment.

There are experienced kayakers and rafters that get in the creek at the City park and get out at Crimson Point or Black Cat and they have quite a great time. But they are experienced! And they have life jackets and proper water craft.

The problem lies in the fact that the creek widens out in the city and looks like quite a docile, swift cool stream to float with a tube and a drink in one hand. But after a few turns it leaves the view of the road and this creek turns into a raging, almost continuous rapid with very high canyon walls and no place to bail.

This creek belongs to the irrigation district and is not the responsibility of the City of Kuna, hence no signs of warning along the creek and really no place in town to get that information. When we talked to some fellow floaters, they hinted that it was kind rough, but did not feel obligated to warn us of the possible consequences.

My suggestion is to get in at the Strobel Road and get out at the City Park for a swift float that avoids the dangers of the rapids and canyons. Of course you should wear a life jacket especially if you are a child or not a strong swimmer.