Utah whitewater - Blacks Fork - East Fork, Uinta Mountains, Summit County

Summit county, Guard station off US 150 to Hewinta Guard Station section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     6 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The natural beauty of Summit County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The starting location is a short drive from Evanston, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The beautiful Uinta Mountains scenery
    is an added bonus. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you
won't find many other paddling places. There's camping available near Blacks Fork - East Fork. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Guard station off US 150 to Hewinta Guard Station section of Blacks Fork - East Fork is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Uinta Mountains. While you're here at Blacks Fork - East Fork you can take a hike along the Bear River Smiths
 
Fork Trail, and on a fine day you can take a hike along the High Line Trail.
Blacks Fork - East Fork is usually a reasonably dried out location; through the month of September you get the most rain around here, and January is the month with the least moisture. At Blacks Fork - East Fork throughout the months of summer highs are in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's while Blacks Fork - East Fork nighttime low temperatures through the winter are in the 0's.

Blacks Fork - East Fork, Guard station off US 150 to Hewinta Guard Station road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.8785
Longitude: -110.53991

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.9583
Longitude: -110.5787

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Current weather conditions at Blacks Fork - East Fork, Uinta Mountains, Utah
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Local climate location: EVANSTON 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Evanston, Evanston
34 miles away
Convenient on/off I-80 access. Close to restaurants and services. Indoor heated pool, hot tub and exercise room. Microwave and refrigerator in each room. Beautiful Decor. Deluxe Continental Breakfast...

Best Western Dunmar Inn, Evanston
34 miles away
Comfort, quality and a convenient location all come together at this unique Evanston, Wyoming hotel! Whether it's the easy room access from the car, the on-site restaurant and lounge, or the 15 acres...

Super 8 Evanston, Evanston
34 miles away
Welcome to The Super 8 Evanston. Evanston is located just 80 miles from Salt Lake City, Utah. Property is located just off Interstate 90 at Exit 3. Surrounding area has numerous restaurants, convinc...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Evanston, Wyoming, the metro area neareast to Blacks Fork - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Blacks Fork - East Fork.
 Whitewater Near Blacks Fork - East Fork:
Blacks Fork - West Fork, Summit County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 3.5 miles long (Bridge to confluence with East Fork)
Rock Creek, Duchesne County , 21 miles away, Class II-V - 5 miles long (Upper Stillwater Dam to Route 134)
Lake Fork, Duchesne County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 8.3 miles long (Moon Lake to Bridge to Yellowstone River)
Yellowstone River, Duchesne County , 23 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Swift Creek to Reservoir)
Duchesne River, Uintah County , 28 miles away, Class I-III - 32.5 miles long (Hades Campground to Rock Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Blacks Fork - East Fork:
Deer Valley, Utah , 66 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 67 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
The Canyons, Utah , 70 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 73 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 73 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
Sundance, Utah , 76 miles away, 2150 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 77 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Snowbird, Utah , 79 miles away, 3240 vertical feet
Beaver Mountain, Utah , 87 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Powder Mountain, Utah , 88 miles away, 2104 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Blacks Fork - East Fork:
Comfort Inn Evanston, Evanston , 34 miles away
Best Western Dunmar Inn, Evanston , 34 miles away
Super 8 Evanston, Evanston , 34 miles away
Days Inn, Evanston , 34 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites EVANSTON, Evanston , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Blacks Fork - East Fork:
Little Lyman Lake Campground, Summit County, 4 miles away
Meeks Cabin Campground, Uinta County, 5 miles away
Trail Head Campground, Summit County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Blacks Fork - East Fork:
Bear River Smiths Fork Trail, Summit County , 2 miles away
High Line Trail, Summit County , 6 miles away
Bear River Smiths Fork Trail, Summit County , 17 miles away
Fish Creek National Recreation Trail, Duchesne County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Blacks Fork - East Fork:
Fossil Butte National Monument, Kemmerer - WY , 46 miles away
 Lakes Near Blacks Fork - East Fork

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