Staircase Section - 2nd Dam To 1st Dam
Class IV+ TO V- Difficulty
STREAMFLOW: 503 CFS
Runnable71°, Mostly Sunny Then Chance Showers
The Staircase section of the Logan River in Utah is a popular river run for experienced kayakers and rafters. The section runs from the 2nd Dam to 1st Dam, and features several challenging river obstacles such as Class IV rapids, steep drops, and tight turns. The difficulty level of this run is high, so it is recommended only for experienced paddlers. The best time to float this section of water is in the late spring or early summer when the water levels are high, with recommended cfs of 400-800. Caution should be taken during periods of high water as the rapids can become dangerous.
Weather today, A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Status | Runnable |
Class Level | IV+ to V- |
Elevation | 4,697 ft |
Gradient | 150 FPM |
Streamflow Discharge | 503 cfs |
Gauge Height | 3.7 ft |
Reporting Streamgage |
Logan River Above State Dam
USGS 10109000 |