Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Great Basin National Park river run
Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Great Basin National Park
The segment mileage of the Whitewater River Run is broken up into three sections: the upper section covering 6 miles, the middle section covering 14 miles, and the lower section covering 20 miles. The upper section is characterized by Class II rapids, while the middle and lower sections have mostly Class III rapids with a few Class IV rapids.
Specific river rapids and obstacles on the Whitewater River Run include the "Toilet Bowl," a Class III rapid in the middle section; the "Mother-in-Law" rapid in the lower section; and the "Hole in the Wall" rapid in the upper section.
There are specific regulations to the area that must be followed when running the Whitewater River Run. These regulations include obtaining a permit for the Great Basin National Park backcountry, having a completed float plan and emergency contact information, and following Leave No Trace principles.
In summary, the Whitewater River Run in Nevada is a Class II-III river that covers 40 miles and has an ideal streamflow range of 300-800 cfs. The segment mileage is broken up into three sections with specific river rapids and obstacles. Specific regulations must be followed when running this river.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Great Basin National Park -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lehman Creek Near Baker | 4 cfs | → |
| Cleve C Nr Ely | 6 cfs | → |
| Steptoe C Nr Ely | 3 cfs | → |
| Water Canyon Cr Nr Preston Nv | 1 cfs | → |
| Preston Big Spring Nr Preston Nv | 7 cfs | → |
| Meadow Vly Wash At Eagle Canyon Nr Ursine | 5 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Other river runs
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- T15n,R58e,Sec 7 To T15n,R57e,Sec 20
Campgrounds
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Great Basin National Park as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Great Basin National Park
What's the optimal flow for Headwaters To Eastern Boundary Of Great Basin National Park?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
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