Utah whitewater - Blacksmith Fork, Wasatch Range, Cache County

Cache county, Hardware Ranch to Hyrum City Power Plant section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     9 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Logan, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch of Blacksmith Fork in Utah is 9 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Utah you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Whitewater paddling here in the Wasatch Range is a great experience. This is a pretty decent length section,
    it's perfect for a one day trip. The scenic beauty of Utah and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This is the only paddling section along Blacksmith Fork. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better
reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
Blacksmith Fork is a location that is reasonably dehydrated ordinarily; the month with most of the rain is April while July is regularly the driest month. And that's not everything
 
you can do here in the Wasatch Range. A visit to Pig Hole Spring will fill your spirit with good feelings.
High temperatures at Blacksmith Fork throughout the summertime months are in the 90's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Blacksmith Fork are in the 10's. South Cottonwood Canyon is a good spot to go to near Blacksmith Fork, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Warrens Spring.

Blacksmith Fork, Hardware Ranch to Hyrum City Power Plant road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.59519
Longitude: -111.56501

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.6272
Longitude: -111.68721

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Current weather conditions at Blacksmith Fork, Wasatch Range, Utah
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Local climate location: RICHMOND 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Crystal Inn Logan, Logan
14 miles away
You will be delighted at the Crystal Inn Logan. Each oversized room offers the comforts of home . . . microwave - VCR - refrigerator - iron/ironing board - hairdryer - free local calls - three telepho...

Super 8 Logan, Logan
15 miles away
The Super 8 Logan is conveniently located on the South edge of Logan. Property features 59 rooms, Super Start Breakfast, Wireless Hi Speed Internet, Indoor Heated Pool & Hot Tub, Interior corridors, ...

SpringHill Suites Logan, Logan
16 miles away
Whether you're on the road for a few days or a few weeks, SpringHill Suites Logan is perfect for business or leisure. Our Marriott hotel in Logan is close to Utah State University, American West Herit...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Logan, Utah-Idaho
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Logan, Utah-Idaho, the metro area neareast to Blacksmith Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Blacksmith Fork.
 Whitewater Near Blacksmith Fork:
Logan River, Cache County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 9.5 miles long (Ricks Springs to Preston Valley Campgroumd)
Ogden River - South Fork, Weber County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Causey Reservoir to Huntsville)
Ogden River, Weber County , 26 miles away, Class II-V - 5 miles long (Huntsville to Ogden)
 Ski Areas Near Blacksmith Fork:
Powder Mountain, Utah , 16 miles away, 2527 vertical feet
Beaver Mountain, Utah , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 23 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Snowbasin, Utah , 26 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
The Canyons, Utah , 48 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 50 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 51 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 52 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 52 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 53 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Blacksmith Fork:
Crystal Inn Logan, Logan , 14 miles away
Super 8 Logan, Logan , 15 miles away
SpringHill Suites Logan, Logan , 16 miles away
Econo Lodge Logan, Logan , 16 miles away
Best Western Baugh Motel, Logan , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Blacksmith Fork:
Friendship Campground, Cache County, 4 miles away
Pioneer Campground, Cache County, 5 miles away
Shenoah Campground, Cache County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Blacksmith Fork:
Hardware Ranch Trail, Cache County , 10 miles away
Limber Pine Trail, Rich County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Blacksmith Fork:
California National Historic Trail, CA , 48 miles away
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail, UT , 48 miles away

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