Ferron Creek, lower
01. to Millsite Reservoir
| Difficulty | II-IV |
| Length | 2.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 72 fpm |
| Gauge | Ferron Creek (upper Station) Near Ferron, Ut |
| Flow Rate as of 46 minutes | 40 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | July 9, 2017 |
River Description
Another nice desert creek, worth doing if its over 300. Can be bank scouted a short walk from the road, like at the concrete dip in the road. Take a look for wood the first time down in the spring. A touch easier than Cottonwood Creek, but can still pack a punch at higher water, and, although its less forested than Huntington, wood will move after a high water event. IV- above 350.
Putting in as high as possible before the road turns away from the creek, at Stevens Creek on the map, is possible, but rarely done because there is usually riverwide wood, and comparatively flat water for the first 1.5 miles. Putting in at a paved bridge makes for a nice 2.4 mile run, and that is what is shown now on the map. Putting in at Stevens Creek would make the run 4.0 miles (measured on the road). You can run all the way down to the reservoir, but expect a more muddy, buggy takeout.
River Features
Put In
easier takeout
After the sharp left turn, is a possible takeout if you want to keep the run to class 2+/3-. The rapids pick up after here.
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportGood times on Ferron Creek, photo by Becky Margraf.