Mamie Creek & West Tributary river run
Mamie Creek & West Tributary
The Mamie Creek section of the river features several challenging rapids, including the "S-Turn" and "Mamie Creek Falls," which are both rated as Class IV rapids. The West Tributary section of the river features the "West Witches Cauldron," a Class V rapid that requires advanced navigation skills to navigate safely.
There are several regulations that apply to the Mamie Creek and West Tributary river run. For example, all rafters must wear a personal flotation device at all times while on the river. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of motorized watercraft on the river, and rafts must not exceed a certain length or width.
In summary, the Mamie Creek and West Tributary offer an exciting and challenging whitewater river run for experienced rafters. The ideal streamflow range is between 500 and 1000 cfs, and the river ranges from Class III to V. There are several specific rapids and obstacles to navigate, as well as regulations that must be followed to ensure safety on the 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 Mamie Creek & West Tributary -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Escalante River Near Escalante | 0 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Near Escalante | 1 cfs | → |
| Fremont River Near Bicknell | 53 cfs | → |
| East Fork Sevier River Near Kingston | 201 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Kingston | 10 cfs | → |
| Sevier River At Hatch | 76 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
Campgrounds
- Escalante Outfitters Campground
- Calf Creek
- Calf Creek Recreation Area
- Hole In The Rock - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
- Escalante State Park
- Little Spencer Flat Dispersed - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
Fishing spots
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 Mamie Creek & West Tributary 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 Mamie Creek & West Tributary
What's the optimal flow for Mamie Creek & West Tributary?
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
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Mamie Creek & West Tributary.