South Fork Confluence To Below The Narrows
In the spring time the Chalk Creek valley above Coalville, UT is a green scenic ranch valley. The creek basin drains some of the western slopes of the remaining Uintahs. If you are in Salt Lake or vicinity looking for a nice relaxing run, this stretch of creek should be on your todo list. You could also hit this run if you are on your way to or from the Weber River (Hen-Tag) section.
Suggested river levels for paddling this section of the Chalk Creek are between a bare minimum of 300cfs and a high of 1,200cfs.
River conditions sourced from USGS 10131000, the Chalk Creek At Coalville
Remember only watercraft are permitted
at South Fork Confluence to Below the Narrows.
Run Stats
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 5,574 ft |
| Run Length | 3.7 Mi |
| Gradient | 45 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 9.1 cfs |
| Gage Height | 3.1 ft |
| Air Temperature | 53° |
| River | Chalk Creek |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Chalk Creek At Coalville
USGS 10131000 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Provo River At Provo
USGS 10163000 |
67 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
East Canyon Creek Near Morgan
USGS 10134500 |
5 cfs | 0.1 ft |
|
Bear River Below Reservoir
USGS 10020300 |
21 cfs | 2.5 ft |
|
Daniels Creek At Charleston
USGS 10157500 |
0 cfs | 3.7 ft |
|
Bear River At Evanston
USGS 10016900 |
68 cfs | 1.1 ft |
|
East Canyon Creek Ab East Cyn Res Nr Morgan
USGS 10133980 |
23 cfs | 3.9 ft |
|
Weber River Near Oakley
USGS 10128500 |
62 cfs | 5.2 ft |
|
Diamond Fork Above Red Hollow
USGS 10149400 |
29 cfs | 4.7 ft |
|
Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc
USGS 10168000 |
2 cfs | 0.2 ft |
|
Weber River Near Coalville
USGS 10130500 |
29 cfs | 1.5 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Smith And Morehouse
SNOTEL 763 |
4" | 1" |
|
Kelley R.S.
SNOTEL 554 |
6" | 0" |
|
Farmington Lower
SNOTEL 1054 |
2" | 2" |
|
Payson R.S.
SNOTEL 686 |
1" | 1" |
|
Ben Lomond Trail
SNOTEL 333 |
1" | 1" |
|
Mill-D North
SNOTEL 628 |
1" | -1" |
|
Mammoth-Cottonwood
SNOTEL 612 |
2" | 0" |
|
Clear Creek #2
SNOTEL 400 |
2" | 0" |
|
alta - guard house
SNOTEL AGD |
9" | -1" |
|
Brighton
SNOTEL 366 |
4" | 0" |
|
Lookout Peak
SNOTEL 596 |
2" | -1" |
|
Farmington
SNOTEL 474 |
9" | 0" |
|
Monte Cristo
SNOTEL 634 |
10" | 0" |
|
Lily Lake
SNOTEL 579 |
1" | -3" |
|
Tony Grove Lake
SNOTEL 823 |
9" | 1" |
|
Kilfoil Creek
SNOTEL 1145 |
2" | 1" |
|
Chalk Creek #2
SNOTEL 393 |
2" | -1" |
|
Garden City Summit
SNOTEL 1114 |
3" | 3" |
|
Beaver Divide
SNOTEL 330 |
4" | 1" |
|
Bug Lake
SNOTEL 374 |
4" | 2" |
|
Franklin Basin
SNOTEL 484 |
7" | 0" |
|
Indian Canyon
SNOTEL 543 |
2" | 2" |
|
Parley'S Summit
SNOTEL 684 |
2" | 1" |
|
Cascade Mountain
SNOTEL 1039 |
2" | 2" |
|
Horse Ridge
SNOTEL 533 |
1" | 0" |
|
alta
SNOTEL ATAU1 |
4.77" | -1.28" |
|
White River #1
SNOTEL 864 |
2" | 2" |
|
Dry Bread Pond
SNOTEL 455 |
5" | 1" |
|
Redden Mine Lwr
SNOTEL 1225 |
1" | -1" |
|
Currant Creek
SNOTEL 432 |
1" | 1" |
|
Indian Creek
SNOTEL 544 |
20" | -1" |
|
Daniels-Strawberry
SNOTEL 435 |
1" | 1" |
|
Emigrant Summit
SNOTEL 471 |
4" | 0" |
|
Strawberry Divide
SNOTEL 795 |
1" | 1" |
|
Red Pine Ridge
SNOTEL 714 |
2" | 1" |
|
Chalk Creek #1
SNOTEL 392 |
8" | 1" |
|
Snowbird
SNOTEL 766 |
20" | 3" |
|
Hayden Fork
SNOTEL 517 |
2" | 0" |
|
atwater study plot
SNOTEL ATH20_MADIS |
10" | -1" |
|
Trial Lake
SNOTEL 828 |
13" | 0" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailstone - Jordanelle State Park | 230 | 6,223 ft | |||
| Rockport State Park | 86 | 6,059 ft | |||
| Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park | None | 6,194 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyons | 12" | 37° | 0" |
| Deer Valley Resort | 12" | 37° | 0" |
| Alta Ski Area | 20" | 44° | 0" |
| Brighton Ski Resort | 12" | 37° | 0" |
| Park City Mountain Resort | 12" | 37° | 0" |
| DC Shoes Mountain Lab | 1" | 42° | 0" |
| Solitude Mountain Resort | 1" | 42° | 0" |
| Sundance | -3" | 45° | 0" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skeletor's Gorge | 9.42cfs | 1.4 Mi | IV+ |
| South Fork Confluence to Below the Narrows | 10.8cfs | 3.7 Mi | II to II+ |
| Bridal Veil (BV) | 123.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | III to IV |
| Middle Provo (Jordanelle to Deer Creek) | 71.8cfs | 25.0 Mi | II+ |
| Henefer to Taggert | 0.53cfs | 7.0 Mi | II- to III |
| Round Valley | 0.53cfs | 5.5 Mi | II |