Death Hollow Creek river run
Death Hollow Creek
There are several rapids and obstacles that you will encounter during your Death Hollow Creek run. One of the most challenging is the notorious "Little Death Hollow" section, which features a series of tight, technical drops and boulder gardens. Other notable rapids include "Pine Creek Rapids," "The Slide," and "The Flume." It is important to note that some sections of the river may be impassable during high water.
In terms of regulations, Death Hollow Creek is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and is designated as a Wild and Scenic River. There are specific regulations in place to protect the natural environment and wildlife in the area. For example, visitors are not allowed to camp within 200 feet of the river or disturb any archaeological or cultural sites. Additionally, all visitors are required to have a permit to camp or hike in the area, which can be obtained from the BLM website or office.
In conclusion, Death Hollow Creek is a challenging and exciting whitewater river run that requires intermediate to advanced skills. It is important to be aware of the ideal streamflow range, class rating, segment mileage, specific river rapids/obstacles, and specific regulations to the area before embarking on this adventure.
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 Death Hollow Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek Near Escalante | 1 cfs | → |
| Escalante River Near Escalante | 0 cfs | → |
| Fremont River Near Bicknell | 54 cfs | → |
| East Fork Sevier River Near Kingston | 198 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Kingston | 8 cfs | → |
| Seven Mile Creek Near Fish Lake | 6 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.
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 Death Hollow Creek 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 Death Hollow Creek
What's the optimal flow for Death Hollow Creek?
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 Death Hollow Creek.