Utah whitewater - Strawberry River, Duchesne County
Duchesne
county,
Soldier Creek to Starvation Res section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-V 36 miles
This section of Strawberry River is 36 miles long and has been rated as a class I-V section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive
a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Strawberry River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Soldier Creek to Starvation Res stretch is the only one.
Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. The nature scenery of Duchesne County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Price, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.
Briefly about the general area: At Strawberry River you don’t see much rainfall; during the month of September you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is March. A great place
next to Strawberry River is Simmons Canyon. For the duration of the warm months here at Strawberry River, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 40's. All through the winter highs are mostly in the 30's with temperatures at Strawberry River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.
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