Utah whitewater - Lake Fork, Uinta Mountains, Duchesne County
Duchesne
county,
Moon Lake to Bridge to Yellowstone River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 8.3 miles
This stretch of Lake Fork in Duchesne County is 8.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Duchesne County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with not too many other places for that. The campgrounds here at Lake Fork are pretty good. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because
it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Utah tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The Moon Lake to Bridge to Yellowstone River section
is the only paddling section along Lake Fork. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The river winds through the Uinta Mountains and you get great scenery.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime at Lake Fork highs are regularly in the 80's while overnight lows are commonly in the 40's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime
temperatures at Lake Fork dip into the 0's. Now, you may believe that's heaps but there's even more enjoyable things to do here in the Uinta Mountains. A pleasant place to visit right next door to Lake Fork is Mackentire Draw, and you can go for a hike on the Fish Creek National
Recreation Trail. Not much rain falls here at Lake Fork; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain while March is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
35 miles away
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