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 starting point is not too far from Logan, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Blacksmith Fork is 9 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. 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. The scenic beauty of Cache County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The Hardware Ranch to Hyrum City Power Plant stretch is the only paddling stretch     along Blacksmith Fork. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Utah are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The river winds through the Wasatch Range and you get great scenery. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: So much cool stuff to do in the Wasatch Range, not enough time. Pig Hole Spring is a tremendous local attraction. It's   always pleasant to stop by Warrens Spring; close by South Cottonwood Canyon is a wonderful place to go. Blacksmith Fork is pretty arid generally; the month with most of the rain is April, and the driest month of the year is July. For the period of the summer months here at Blacksmith Fork, high temperatures generally reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. All through the winter highs are regularly in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Blacksmith Fork. 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 Paddler input for Blacksmith Fork, Utah: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Blacksmith Fork, Wasatch Range, Utah 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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, 2104 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 Logan Super 8 Motel, Logan , 15 miles away SpringHill Suites Logan, Logan , 16 miles away Best Western Baugh Motel, Logan , 16 miles away Providence Inn Bed And Breakfast, Providence , 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