Price

01. Scofield Reservoir to picnic area above Price Canyon

July 25, 2025

Hidden Gem with Many Hazards

ReporterMike Fagerstrom
Gauge Reading180 cfs at PRICE RIVER NEAR HEINER, UTAH
FlowMedium Flow

Floated the Upper Price from Scofield Dam to US-6 on 6/29/25 @ 180 cfs with an IK and a packraft. There were a few more river-wide strainers in the calmer upper section than last year. These were easy to spot and portage. Entrance to drop under the 4.5-mile trestle has a lot of wood, but drop itself was clear. Be alert to portage the spooky strainer at the start of the cottonwood grove about 7 miles from Scofield (walking the tracks left was easiest). Continue down the tracks a couple hundred yards to the next trestle to scout under this for wood, too. This level was great for inflatables and would probably be fine down to 120 as well.