Utah whitewater - East Canyon Creek, Wasatch Range, Morgan County

Morgan county, Jeremy Ranch to 66 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     16.5 miles
 
Checked this out and looked at the river near the lake.  The river isn't very big and would have been hitting rocks and portaging way to much for this to be any fun. Says

This stretch of East Canyon Creek in Utah is 16.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Salt Lake City, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The
    average Utah whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. There's camping available near East Canyon Creek. Whether you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The Jeremy Ranch to 66 Bridge section is the only paddling section along East Canyon Creek. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The natural beauty of Morgan County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The river winds through the Wasatch Range and you get great scenery. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly
 
about the general area:
Little Emigration Canyon is a brilliant spot to explore. Throughout the summer, highs ordinarily are in the 90's at East Canyon Creek. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at East Canyon Creek dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. Around East Canyon Creek you don’t get a lot of rain; the wettest month of the year is typically April, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest.

East Canyon Creek, Jeremy Ranch to 66 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 16.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.7549
Longitude: -111.56241

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.87609
Longitude: -111.58081

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Current weather conditions at East Canyon Creek, Wasatch Range, Utah
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Local climate location: FARMINGTON USU FLD STN 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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2 miles away
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5 miles away
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5 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Salt Lake City, Utah
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Salt Lake City, Utah, the metro area neareast to East Canyon Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near East Canyon Creek.
 Whitewater Near East Canyon Creek:
Big Cottonwood Creek, Morgan/ Salt Lake County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 8.5 miles long (Old Mill to 3900 South)
Chalk Creek, Summit County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Upton to Coalville)
Little Cottonwood Creek, Salt Lake County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Creek Road to I-15)
Ogden River - South Fork, Weber County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Causey Reservoir to Huntsville)
Provo River, Wasatch/ Utah County , 26 miles away, Class I-IV - 17.5 miles long (Deer Creek Reservoir to Utah Lake)
Provo River, Utah County , 27 miles away, Class I-IV - 25 miles long (Soapstone to Deer Creek Reservoir)
Jordan River, Utah/ Salt Lake County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 51 miles long (Utah Lake to Rose Park)
 Ski Areas Near East Canyon Creek:
The Canyons, Utah , 7 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 10 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 10 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 11 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 12 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 13 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Snowbird, Utah , 14 miles away, 3240 vertical feet
Sundance, Utah , 22 miles away, 2150 vertical feet
Snowbasin, Utah , 29 miles away, 2959 vertical feet
Wolf Mountain, Utah , 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near East Canyon Creek:
Powderwood Resort, Park City , 2 miles away
Crestview Condominiums, Park City , 5 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Park City, Park City , 5 miles away
Best Western Landmark Inn, Park City , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PARK CITY, Park City , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near East Canyon Creek:
Park City Recreational Vehicle Resort, Park City, 4 miles away
Park City RV Resort, Park City, 4 miles away
East Canyon State Park, Morgan, 6 miles away
 Trails Near East Canyon Creek:
The Sheep Trail, Salt Lake County , 7 miles away
Lake Desolation Trail, Salt Lake County , 9 miles away
Union Pacific Rail Trail, Summit County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near East Canyon Creek:
Timpanogos Cave National Monument, American Fork - UT , 21 miles away
California National Historic Trail, CA , 23 miles away

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