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 | 8.5 cfs |
| Gage Height | 3.1 ft |
| Air Temperature | 89° |
| River | Chalk Creek |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Chalk Creek At Coalville
USGS 10131000 |
| Gauge | Streamflow | Stage |
|---|---|---|
|
Currant Creek Near Fruitland
USGS 09288000 |
37 cfs | 1.5 ft |
|
Weber River Near Wanship
USGS 10129500 |
113 cfs | 2.1 ft |
|
Bear River Above Reservoir
USGS 10020100 |
48 cfs | 1.0 ft |
|
Mcleod Creek Near Park City
USGS 10133600 |
7 cfs | 6.2 ft |
|
Little Bear River At Paradise
USGS 10105900 |
22 cfs | 5.3 ft |
|
Weber River At Echo
USGS 10132000 |
164 cfs | 2.3 ft |
|
Bear River At Evanston
USGS 10016900 |
57 cfs | 0.9 ft |
|
Bear River Below Reservoir
USGS 10020300 |
46 cfs | 2.8 ft |
|
Sixth Water Cr Ab Syar Tunnel
USGS 10149000 |
27 cfs | 4.2 ft |
|
Logan River Above State Dam
USGS 10109000 |
55 cfs | 2.3 ft |
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
Snowbird
SNOTEL 766 |
1" | 1" |
|
Mammoth-Cottonwood
SNOTEL 612 |
1" | 1" |
|
Lily Lake
SNOTEL 579 |
1" | 1" |
|
Cascade Mountain
SNOTEL 1039 |
1" | 0" |
|
Franklin Basin
SNOTEL 484 |
1" | 0" |
|
Red Pine Ridge
SNOTEL 714 |
1" | 1" |
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Cliff - Jordanelle State Park | None | 6,194 ft | |||
| Rockport State Park | 86 | 6,059 ft | |||
| Hailstone - Jordanelle State Park | 230 | 6,223 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solitude Mountain Resort | 0" | 72° | 0" |
| Deer Valley Resort | 0" | 71° | 0" |
| Park City Mountain Resort | 0" | 71° | 0" |
| Brighton Ski Resort | 0" | 71° | 0" |
| Sundance | -4" | 77° | 0" |
| Alta Ski Area | 1" | 74° | 0" |
| DC Shoes Mountain Lab | 0" | 72° | 0" |
| Canyons | 0" | 71° | 0" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal Veil (BV) | 76.5cfs | 4.0 Mi | III to IV |
| Middle Provo (Jordanelle to Deer Creek) | 64.7cfs | 25.0 Mi | II+ |
| Henefer to Taggert | 164.0cfs | 7.0 Mi | II- to III |
| Round Valley | 164.0cfs | 5.5 Mi | II |
| South Fork Confluence to Below the Narrows | 8.53cfs | 3.7 Mi | II to II+ |
| Skeletor's Gorge | 14.6cfs | 1.4 Mi | IV+ |