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
The river features numerous class IV and V rapids, including the notorious "Death Trap" and "No Name" rapids. The best time to run this section of river is in the late spring or early summer, when water levels are typically around 500-1000 cfs. However, the flow can vary greatly depending on snowmelt and rainfall. Paddlers should be prepared for steep drops, tight turns, and powerful hydraulics. This is not a run for beginners or those without strong whitewater skills.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 45 cfs (1.92 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 81% |
| Optimal Range | 450-1500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | II to II+ |
| Elevation | 8,824 ft |
| Run Length | 9.0 Mi |
| Gradient | 56 FPM |
| Streamflow Discharge | 24.5 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 1.8 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09217900 |
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