Kirby Creek river run
Kirby Creek
The river has a segment mileage of 6.2 miles, which offers a thrilling experience to kayakers and rafters. The river features several exciting rapids and obstacles such as The Redneck, Dead Man's Corner, the S-Turn, and the Kirby Creek Falls. These obstacles provide an ideal challenge for experienced kayakers and rafters, while still being manageable for beginners.
The area surrounding the Kirby Creek is regulated by specific regulations to ensure the safety of visitors and the preservation of the environment. Visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management before entering the area. Additionally, visitors are required to follow strict Leave No Trace principles to minimize their impact on the environment.
In conclusion, the Kirby Creek river run in Wyoming is an ideal destination for kayaking and rafting enthusiasts. With an ideal streamflow range of 200 to 1000 cfs, class II to class III rating, and exciting rapids and obstacles, it offers a thrilling experience to both beginners and experienced kayakers and rafters. However, visitors must follow specific regulations to ensure their safety and preserve the environment.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Kirby Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wind R Bl Boysen Res Wyo | 819 cfs | → |
| Bighorn R At Worland Wyo | 4,350 cfs | → |
| Fivemile Creek Near Shoshoni | 117 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Powder River Near Barnum | 27 cfs | → |
| Cottonwood C At High Island Rnch Nr Hamilton Dome | 1 cfs | → |
| Wind River Ab Boysen Reservoir | 750 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Kirby Creek as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Kirby Creek
What's the optimal flow for Kirby Creek?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Kirby Creek.