As the creek exits Big Cottonwood Canyon there is a short rompy run. Start at the park and ride at the mouth of the canyon and run the creek to the catch pond below the Old Mill. This has a short season runoff when the snow melts in the spring. As a runoff it is fast and rocky. Don't expect a lot of eddies. If you go for a swim it will be a rough one. Wear appropriate clothing as the water is from snowmelt.
Most of the river can be scouted from the catch pond up to the Old Mill. From above here it's hard to get a good look at the river (maybe from up on Wasatch Blvd looking down). From the park and ride expect some big holes on the other side of the Wasatch Blvd bridge.
Many consider this run in the III to V range. Swimming should be considered a non-option that leans towards a more V rating. However, the must make moves follow more of a IV rating. Have a good brace and know what you are doing. The run is shallow, rocky and raging.
| Class | IV to V |
| Current Flow | Visual or Unknown |
| Recommended Flow |
Minimum: 150.0 Average: 400.0 Maximum: 700.0 |
| Typical Season |
Begins: April Ends: June |
| Recommended Use |
Kayaking: Yes Rafting: No Canoeing: No SUP: No Packrafting: No Fishing: No |
| Primary Gauge | VISUAL |
| Length | 1.25 Mile(s) |
| Gradient | 167.0 FPM |
River at flood levels
06-18-2011 -
