2025-12-28T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...The first Winter Weather Advisory expiring at 11PM Thursday has been cancelled as the period favoring the most impactful snowfall has ended. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, locally up to 15 to 20 inches in the high Uintas. * WHERE...Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected beginning late Friday morning.
Summary
The river features several steep drops, sharp turns, and technical rapids that require advanced maneuvering skills. Some of the specific obstacles on this stretch include the Maze, the Black Hole, and a series of steep drops known as the S-Turns. The best time of year to run this section is in the late spring or early summer when water levels are at their highest. A flow rate of 300-500 cfs is recommended for a safe and enjoyable trip.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 45 cfs (1.92 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 81% |
| Optimal Range | 450-1500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 8,824 ft |
| Run Length | 6.4 Mi |
| Gradient | 67 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 24.5 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.7 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09217900 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Little Lyman Lake Campground
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Little Lyman Lake
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Trail Head Campground
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China Meadows
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China Meadows Campground
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Meeks Cabin Campground
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East Fork of the Blacks Fork
Source To Confluence With Little East Fork
Source To Mouth
West Fork of the Blacks Fork
Wilderness Boundary To Trailhead
Confluence Of West Fork And East Fork To Meeks Cabin Reservoir
China Lake
Red Castle Lake
Marsh Lake
Bridger Lake
Lym Lake