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SAND ISLAND TO MEXICAN HAT

Whitewater River Run





Utah San Juan River

Sand Island To Mexican Hat

Class II Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 725 CFS

Runnable
70°, Partly Sunny Then Mostly Sunny And Breezy

The Sand Island to Mexican Hat river run in Utah is a 26-mile stretch of the San Juan River that offers a moderately challenging float. The rapids are rated Class II-III and are mostly concentrated in the first half of the run. The river features some unique obstacles such as the "Goosenecks" which offer stunning views but require careful navigation. The best time to float this section of water is from April to June when water levels are high, with recommended flows between 500-2000 cfs. This river run is suitable for intermediate paddlers and is a great option for a weekend trip.

Weather today, Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Status Runnable
Class Level II
Elevation 4,067 ft
Run Length 27.0 Mi
Gradient 8 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 725 cfs
Gauge Height 5.8 ft
Reporting Streamgage San Juan River Near Bluff
USGS 09379500

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
San Juan River At Four Corners
USGS 09371010
632 cfs 5.8 ft
Chinle Creek Near Mexican Water
USGS 09379200
2 cfs 1.7 ft
Dolores River Near Slick Rock
USGS 09168730
80 cfs 4.3 ft
Recapture Creek Near Blanding
USGS 09378630
0 cfs 0.7 ft
South Creek Above Reservoir Near Monticello
USGS 09378170
0 cfs 0.3 ft
San Juan River Near Bluff
USGS 09379500
725 cfs 5.8 ft
Mcelmo Creek Near Colorado-Utah State Line
USGS 09372000
18 cfs 2.7 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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