2025-12-25T23:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory Above 8500 feet, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches, locally up to 15 inches in the Tushar Range. * WHERE...Southern Mountains. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 PM MST this evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are likely along higher elevation portions of SR-148, SR-14, and SR-143. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, winter driving conditions are expected across all area routes.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 200 and 300 cubic feet per second (cfs), which provides a fast-paced and technical ride. The class rating for this section of the river is Class IV+, which means that it is very difficult and demands advanced paddling skills and experience.
The segment mileage of the Pine Creek Box Section is approximately 1.5 miles, and it is characterized by steep drops, narrow chutes, and technical maneuvers. Some of the specific rapids and obstacles along this section of the river include The Narrows, The Pine Creek Rapid, and The Triple Drop. These rapids require precise navigation and careful planning to successfully navigate.
There are specific regulations that apply to the Pine Creek Box Section of the Whitewater River Run. For example, all paddlers are required to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) and a helmet, and they must have prior whitewater experience. Additionally, there are restrictions on the number of paddlers allowed on the river at one time, and all boaters must register with the park rangers before entering the river.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-06-28 |
| River Levels | 4 cfs (1.73 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 8% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iv+ |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09337000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Posey Lake Campground
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Posy Lake
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Blue Spruce
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Blue Spruce Campground
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Escalante State Park
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Barker Recreation Area
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Pine Creek Box Section
Northern Boundary Of Box-Death Hollow Wilderness To Southern Boundary Of Box-Death Hollow Wilderness
Death Hollow Creek
Joe Lay Reservoir
Lower Barker Reservoir
Yellow Lake
Flat Lake
Upper Barker Reservoir