2025-12-22T11:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches at valley floors and 8 to 18 inches above 7000 ft, * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Frank Church Wilderness, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, and Sun Valley Region. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 1,000 and 3,000 cfs, which typically occurs from May to early July. This run is classified as Class III and IV, with a segment mileage of approximately 6 miles.
One of the most notable rapids on this run is called "The Maze," which is a technical Class IV rapid with several tight turns and narrow channels. Other notable obstacles include "Boulder Garden," a Class III rapid with large boulders to navigate through, and "Lady Face Falls," a scenic waterfall that must be portaged around.
Specific regulations in the area include a permit requirement for commercial outfitters, as well as restrictions on camping and campfires. It is also important to note that the Whitewater River Run can be dangerous and should only be attempted by experienced paddlers with proper safety equipment.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-19 |
| River Levels | 595 cfs (2.09 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 151% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 13295000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Stanley Lake Inlet Campground
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Stanley Lake
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Site 12, Stanley Lk Cmpgrnd
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Stanley Lake Campground
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Lake View Campground
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head of Stanley Lake, ID
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Headwaters To Lady Face Falls
Lady Face Falls To Inlet Stanley Lake
Outlet Stanley Lake To Confluence With Valley Creek
Headwaters To Elk Meadow Trailhead
Headwaters To Western Boundary Line Of Section 17
Trail Creek To Sawtooth Nf Boundary