I-70 To Tomsich Butte
This is a scenic run through desert county to the reef of the San Rafael Swell. You'll need high water runoff to make this run worth while.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Muddy Creek are between a bare minimum of 200cfs and a high of 700cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 09330500, the Muddy Creek Near Emery
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at I-70 to Tomsich Butte.
Run Stats
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II to III- |
| Elevation | 6,435 ft |
| Run Length | 30.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 20 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 58.3 cfs |
| Gage Height | 4.3 ft |
| Air Temperature | 78° |
| River | Muddy Creek |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Muddy Creek Near Emery
USGS 09330500 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Ferron Creek (Upper Station) Near Ferron
USGS 09326500 |
324 cfs | 7.9 ft |
|
Fremont River Near Bicknell
USGS 09330000 |
56 cfs | 3.9 ft |
|
Salina Creek Near Emery
USGS 10205030 |
32 cfs | 2.8 ft |
|
Muddy Creek Near Emery
USGS 09330500 |
58 cfs | 4.3 ft |
|
Seven Mile Creek Near Fish Lake
USGS 09329050 |
24 cfs | 4.7 ft |
|
Manti Creek Below Dugway Creek
USGS 10215900 |
135 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
Desert Seep Wash Near Wellington
USGS 09314280 |
2 cfs | 2.7 ft |
|
Fairview Tunnel Near Fairview
USGS 09309600 |
1 cfs | 1.7 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millsite State Park | 22 | 6,220 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Canyon (Torrey to Capitol Reef) | 53.8cfs | 9.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| I-70 to Tomsich Butte | 14.1cfs | 30.0 Mi | II to III- |
| The Chute - Tomsich Butte to Hidden Splender | 14.1cfs | 15.0 Mi | II to II+ |