2025-12-07T05:00:00-07:00
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet, except 4 to 8 inches south of Manti. * WHERE...Central Mountains, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, and Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions can be expected on all mountain routes with significant impacts to conditions on Soldier Summit. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Mountain snow will begin this tonight and become heavy at times after 6 AM Friday morning. The heaviest period of snow will be Friday evening into Saturday morning, with rates exceeding 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.
Summary
This section of river is class III-IV and includes many obstacles such as boulder gardens, tight drops, and hydraulics. The best time to float this section is during the spring runoff when the water flow is between 400-800 cfs. It is important to note that the river can be dangerous during high water levels, which typically occur in June. It is highly recommended that kayakers have previous experience on class III-IV rivers before attempting this run. Overall, the Sixth Water River Run offers a thrilling experience for experienced kayakers looking for a challenging adventure.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 32 cfs (4.32 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 96% |
| Optimal Range | 35-100 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | V- to V |
| Elevation | 6,358 ft |
| Run Length | 1.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 245 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 31.9 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 4.4 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 10149000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Strawberry Bay - Strawberry Reservoir
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Strawberry Bay Campground
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Sawmill Hollow
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Renegade Campground
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Renegade
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Balsam Campground
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Sixth Water
Headwaters To Confluence With Sixth Water Creek