2026-02-17T17:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat. * WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 5 PM MST this afternoon. For the second Wind Advisory, from 5 AM to 5 PM MST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Summary
The Hittle Bottom to Take Out Beach section offers gentle rapids and stunning red rock scenery. The river has a few class II rapids that are easily navigable, but caution should be taken at the Wall Street rapid, a class III rapid that requires careful navigation. The best time to float this section is from mid-April to mid-October, with a recommended flow of 1000 to 5000 cfs. Overall, this is a great section for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
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River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 4620 cfs (3.06 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 125% |
| Optimal Range | 1500-20000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | II+ to III |
| Elevation | 4,094 ft |
| Run Length | 14.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 5 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 2120 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 2.1 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09180500 |
5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
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Hittle Bottom
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Lower Onion Creek Camping Area
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Fisher Towers Recreation Site
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Fisher Towers Campground
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Fisher Towers
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UT 128 Moab
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
Lower Onion Creek Boat Ramp
Dewey Bridge Recreation Site
Moab Daily - Hittle Bottom to Take Out Beach
Hittle Bottom to Rocky Rapid
Onion Creek