Utah whitewater - Salina Creek, Sevier County

Sevier county, Gooseberry Road to Salina section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V+     19.5 miles
  The Gooseberry Road to Salina stretch of Salina Creek is 19.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-V+ section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Utah and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Utah is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Salina Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Gooseberry Road to Salina section is the
    only one. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Salina Creek gets very little rainfall; all through
October this area sees the most rain while June is typically the driest month.
Near Salina Creek you discover magnificent places like Soldier Canyon; hiking is a popular thing to do around Salina Creek; Oak Belt Trail is a good local trail. Summertime highs at Salina Creek usually tend to be in the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. During the winter highs are ordinarily in the 30's while Salina Creek overnight low temperatures all through the winter are in the 0's.
 

Salina Creek, Gooseberry Road to Salina road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V+
Length: 19.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.91609
Longitude: -111.7411

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.9566
Longitude: -111.8659

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Current weather conditions at Salina Creek, Utah
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Local climate location: SCIPIO 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Shaheen Motel, Salina
4 miles away
Stay at this Salina hotel and enjoy comfort and convenience while traveling in Utah. The Best Western Shaheen hotel is conveniently located in Utah on Interstate 70 at exit 56. The hotel offers easy ...

Super 8 Motel - Salina Scenic Hills, Salina
4 miles away
* SuperStart Breakfast * Free High Speed Internet * AAA Approved * Seasonal Outdoor Heated Pool * Easy Access to Interstate I-70 * Denny's Restaurant adjacent to hotel * Located in the s...

Budget Host Inn Richfield, Richfield
12 miles away
We are located in the heart of a city full of vitality and vigor. We are near the Paiute ATV Trail, and offer free shuttle service to the Richfield Municipal Airport. We have a fun history and commun...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Provo-Orem, Utah, the metro area neareast to Salina Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salina Creek.
 Ski Areas Near Salina Creek:
Elk Meadows, Utah , 52 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Sundance, Utah , 80 miles away, 2150 vertical feet
Snowbird, Utah , 89 miles away, 3240 vertical feet
Alta, Utah , 90 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Brighton, Utah , 91 miles away, 1745 vertical feet
Solitude, Utah , 92 miles away, 2047 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 93 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 94 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
The Canyons, Utah , 96 miles away, 3190 vertical feet
Brian Head, Utah , 99 miles away, 1707 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salina Creek:
Best Western Shaheen Motel, Salina , 4 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Salina Scenic Hills, Salina , 4 miles away
Budget Host Inn Richfield, Richfield , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites RICHFIELD, Richfield , 19 miles away
Richfield Super 8 Motel, Richfield , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salina Creek:
Salina Creek RV Camp, Salina, 4 miles away
Butch Cassidy Campgrounds, Salina, 4 miles away
Don's Texaco Trailer Park, Salina, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Salina Creek:
Oak Belt Trail, Sevier County , 7 miles away
Harmon Trail, Sanpete County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Salina Creek:
Capitol Reef National Park, Torrey - UT , 45 miles away

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