Deep Creek Paddle Report

Summary

The ideal streamflow range for Deep Creek is between 300 and 750 cubic feet per second (cfs). This range provides enough water to create exciting rapids, but not so much that it becomes dangerous.

The class rating for Deep Creek is class III to IV, which makes it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The segment mileage of Deep Creek is approximately 8 miles, starting from the Greys River Road bridge and ending at the confluence with the Snake River.

There are several specific rapids and obstacles on Deep Creek that paddlers should be aware of, including the S-Turn, the Notch, and the Narrows. The S-Turn is a class III rapid that requires precise maneuvering between boulders. The Notch is a class IV rapid that features a steep drop and a narrow chute. Finally, the Narrows is a class III rapid that requires paddlers to navigate through a tight channel.

There are specific regulations that apply to the Deep Creek area, including the requirement for all boaters to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river. Additionally, there are no motorized boats allowed on Deep Creek.

In conclusion, the Deep Creek in Wyoming is an exciting whitewater river run with a class III to IV rating, specific rapids and obstacles, and ideal streamflow range of 300 to 750 cfs. Paddlers should be aware of specific regulations in the area, including the requirement for wearing a PFD, and the prohibition of motorized boats.