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 | 25.9 cfs |
| Gage Height | 3.3 ft |
| Air Temperature | 51° |
| River | Chalk Creek |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Chalk Creek At Coalville
USGS 10131000 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Hobble Creek At 1650 West At Springville
USGS 10153100 |
16 cfs | 4.1 ft |
|
East Canyon Creek Near Morgan
USGS 10134500 |
8 cfs | 0.2 ft |
|
Bear River Above Reservoir
USGS 10020100 |
44 cfs | 1.0 ft |
|
Provo River Near Hailstone
USGS 10155000 |
140 cfs | 6.4 ft |
|
South Fork Ogden River Near Huntsville
USGS 10137500 |
49 cfs | 1.5 ft |
|
American Fk Ab Upper Powerplant Nr American Fk
USGS 10164500 |
12 cfs | 5.9 ft |
|
Farmington Cr Abv Div Nr Farmington
USGS 10142000 |
3 cfs | 0.5 ft |
|
Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River Nr Slc
USGS 10168000 |
3 cfs | 0.2 ft |
|
Mcleod Creek Near Park City
USGS 10133600 |
12 cfs | 6.3 ft |
|
Provo River At Provo
USGS 10163000 |
25 cfs | 3.8 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Dry Bread Pond
SNOTEL 455 |
25" | -2" |
|
Clear Creek #1
SNOTEL 399 |
20" | -154" |
|
Hobble Creek
SNOTEL 1223 |
6" | -1" |
|
Parley'S Summit
SNOTEL 684 |
25" | -3" |
|
Louis Meadow
SNOTEL 972 |
19" | -3" |
|
Chalk Creek #2
SNOTEL 393 |
33" | -1" |
|
Garden City Summit
SNOTEL 1114 |
26" | -1" |
|
Farmington
SNOTEL 474 |
60" | -2" |
|
Huntington Horse
SNOTEL 1216 |
35" | -1" |
|
Monte Cristo
SNOTEL 634 |
41" | -2" |
|
Hardscrabble
SNOTEL 896 |
27" | -1" |
|
White River #1
SNOTEL 864 |
8" | -2" |
|
Rock Creek
SNOTEL 720 |
7" | -1" |
|
atwater study plot
SNOTEL ATH20_MADIS |
61" | -2" |
|
Snowbird
SNOTEL 766 |
64" | -1" |
|
Giveout
SNOTEL 493 |
9" | -1" |
|
Hams Fork
SNOTEL 509 |
18" | -2" |
|
Thaynes Canyon
SNOTEL 814 |
43" | -2" |
|
Horse Ridge
SNOTEL 533 |
24" | -1" |
|
Trial Lake
SNOTEL 828 |
42" | -2" |
|
Payson R.S.
SNOTEL 686 |
12" | -3" |
|
Lookout Peak
SNOTEL 596 |
56" | -1" |
|
Cascade Mountain
SNOTEL 1039 |
24" | -2" |
|
Red Pine Ridge
SNOTEL 714 |
19" | -3" |
|
Mill-D North
SNOTEL 628 |
43" | -2" |
|
Franklin Basin
SNOTEL 484 |
38" | -2" |
|
Lily Lake
SNOTEL 579 |
29" | -1" |
|
Bug Lake
SNOTEL 374 |
30" | -2" |
|
Parrish Creek
SNOTEL 971 |
36" | -1" |
|
Kilfoil Creek
SNOTEL 1145 |
16" | -3" |
|
Beaver Divide
SNOTEL 330 |
13" | -2" |
|
Hayden Fork
SNOTEL 517 |
26" | -2" |
|
Ben Lomond Trail
SNOTEL 333 |
12" | -2" |
|
Indian Canyon
SNOTEL 543 |
11" | -2" |
|
Chalk Creek #1
SNOTEL 392 |
40" | -1" |
|
alta - guard house
SNOTEL AGD |
56" | -2" |
|
Burts Miller Ranch
SNOTEL 1135 |
4" | -3" |
|
Daniels-Strawberry
SNOTEL 435 |
9" | -3" |
|
Rees Flat
SNOTEL 1217 |
13" | -1" |
|
Usu Doc Daniel
SNOTEL 1098 |
56" | 0" |
|
Smith And Morehouse
SNOTEL 763 |
18" | -2" |
|
Mammoth-Cottonwood
SNOTEL 612 |
24" | -2" |
|
Clear Creek #2
SNOTEL 400 |
15" | -1" |
|
Tony Grove Lake
SNOTEL 823 |
49" | -2" |
|
Klondike Narrows
SNOTEL 1115 |
24" | -3" |
|
Brighton
SNOTEL 366 |
30" | -2" |
|
Emigrant Summit
SNOTEL 471 |
38" | -2" |
|
Strawberry Divide
SNOTEL 795 |
17" | -2" |
|
Temple Fork
SNOTEL 1013 |
22" | -2" |
|
Indian Creek
SNOTEL 544 |
46" | -1" |
|
Lightning Ridge
SNOTEL 1056 |
23" | -3" |
|
Redden Mine Lwr
SNOTEL 1225 |
18" | -3" |
|
Farmington Lower
SNOTEL 1054 |
23" | -2" |
|
Kelley R.S.
SNOTEL 554 |
34" | -1" |
|
alta
SNOTEL ATAU1 |
60" | -2" |
|
Bear River Rs
SNOTEL 992 |
11" | -3" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport State Park | 86 | 6,059 ft | |||
| Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park | None | 6,194 ft | |||
| Hailstone - Jordanelle State Park | 230 | 6,223 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solitude Mountain Resort | 43" | 36° | 9.78" |
| Brighton Ski Resort | 43" | 35° | 9.07" |
| Deer Valley Resort | 43" | 35° | 9.07" |
| Sundance | 37" | 43° | 0.83" |
| DC Shoes Mountain Lab | 43" | 36° | 9.78" |
| Park City Mountain Resort | 43" | 35° | 9.07" |
| Canyons | 43" | 35° | 9.07" |
| Alta Ski Area | 64" | 39° | 7.94" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henefer to Taggert | 0.79cfs | 7.0 Mi | II- to III |
| Middle Provo (Jordanelle to Deer Creek) | 120.0cfs | 25.0 Mi | II+ |
| Bridal Veil (BV) | 140.0cfs | 4.0 Mi | III to IV |
| Round Valley | 0.79cfs | 5.5 Mi | II |
| Skeletor's Gorge | 12.4cfs | 1.4 Mi | IV+ |
| South Fork Confluence to Below the Narrows | 25.9cfs | 3.7 Mi | II to II+ |