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 ideal streamflow range for this section is between 150 and 500 cubic feet per second (cfs), with flows above 500 cfs considered dangerous. The class rating for this section is class III, with several class IV rapids along the way. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 12 miles.
One of the most notable rapids in this section is known as "The Narrows," which is a class IV rapid that requires advanced skills to navigate. Other challenging rapids include "Big Drop" and "Slide" rapids. The river also features beautiful scenery, with views of the stunning Red Castle Mountain and surrounding wilderness.
Regulations for this area include a permit system for overnight camping, as the run passes through the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Visitors are required to pack out all trash and waste and are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles.
Overall, the Red Castle Lake to Trailhead section of the Whitewater River offers a thrilling and scenic adventure for experienced whitewater paddlers within a pristine wilderness setting.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-11-24 |
| River Levels | 204 cfs (4.94 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 50% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09220000 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Trail Head Campground
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China Meadows
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China Meadows Campground
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Marsh Lake
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Marsh Lake Campground
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Bridger Lake Campground
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Red Castle Lake To Trailhead
Henry'S Fork Lake To Trailhead
East Fork of the Blacks Fork
Source To Forest Road 082
Source To Mouth
Source To Nf Boundary
Marsh Lake
Bridger Lake
Henrys Fork River
Deadhorse
Red Castle Lake