OUTLET PETTIT LAKE TO CONFLUENCE WITH ALTURAS LAKE CREEK

RIVER RUNS
2024-12-05
6,222 ft 43.98, -114.86

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2024-12-27T17:00:00-07:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 19 inches. In the central Idaho mountains, including the towns of Stanley, Ketchum, and Hailey, amounts will range from 5 inches at the lowest elevation to more than 24 inches on the very highest peaks. For the areas bordering Utah, expect 1 inch at the lowest elevations to more than 20 on the highest peaks in that area. In the eastern and southeastern highlands, snowfall will range from 3 inches at lowest elevation to more than 20 inches in passes heading to Wyoming. * WHERE...Big Lost Highlands/Copper Basin, Sawtooth/Stanley Basin, Sun Valley Region, Wood River Foothills, Big Hole Mountains, Centennial Mountains - Island Park, Teton Valley, Bear River Range, Blackfoot Mountains, Caribou Range, Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region, Marsh and Arbon Highlands, Raft River Region, and Southern Hills/Albion Mountains. * WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.


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The Whitewater River Run from Outlet Pettit Lake to Confluence with Alturas Lake Creek in Idaho is a beautiful and exciting river adventure. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500-2000 cfs, which is typically found during the spring and early summer months. This run is rated as Class III-IV, meaning it is suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers with prior experience in whitewater.

The segment mileage for this run is approximately 10 miles, and paddlers can expect to encounter several rapids and obstacles along the way. The most notable rapids include Hell’s Half Mile, which is a technical Class IV rapid that features a series of drops and tight chutes, and The Box, which is a narrow canyon section with several technical Class III rapids.

In terms of regulations, all paddlers are required to wear a personal floatation device (PFD) at all times while on the water. Additionally, a permit is required to launch a watercraft on the river and camping is only allowed in designated campgrounds.

Overall, the Whitewater River Run from Outlet Pettit Lake to Confluence with Alturas Lake Creek is a thrilling and scenic river adventure that requires proper equipment and experience. Paddlers should always check current streamflow conditions and familiarize themselves with the river rapids and regulations before embarking on this run.

Last Updated 2024-12-05
River Levels 595 cfs (2.09 ft)
Percent of Normal 57%
Status
Class Level iii-iv
Elevation ft
Streamflow Discharge cfs
Gauge Height ft
Reporting Streamgage USGS 13295000
       

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