Virgin, N. Fork
01. Chamberlain Ranch to Temple of Sinawava (Zion Narrows)
Alerts
Log in to add an alertThere is a new rockfall just below campsite 10/Goose Creek that creates a class 4 rapid, just as the river bends right (37.33809, -112.95566).
Wanted to report a new rock slide/Class 4-5 rapid on the narrows. It’s about 100-200 yards upstream of Big Springs. The best place to get out and scout/portage is where a ponderosa pine has fallen into the river near campsite 12. At 450 cfs we could squeeze just under the tree on far river left. Get out here as soon as possible and scout/portage. If you don’t get out and scout near the tree you will end up running a Class 5 blind. It really sneaks up on you. It’s the most difficult rapid on the narrows right now. Most more difficult then all the other rapids. The rock slide is on river right. It appears to be new from last winter 2018/2019. – Mark Hodges
There's a log that spans most of the river located near the confluence of Kolob Creek and the River. It's less than 1/2 mile downstream of the Deep Creek confluence. It's difficult to see because it's at the bottom of a wave train. Keep an eye out for it when you pass Deep Creek. Judging from other beta on the run, the logs been there for a while.
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Articles
Feb 28, 2014
Virgin River Comprehensive Management Plan Approved
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Apr 1, 2011
Help Evaluate Flows in the Virgin River and Zion National Park – UT
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Oct 10, 2010
Comments needed on Virgin River Wild & Scenic Management Plan
Utah – The National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management are developing a Comprehensive River Management Plan for the Virgin Wild and Scenic River. As paddlers, our input […]
Mar 15, 2003
Volunteer of the Month – Portland’s Keith Jensen
Keith Jensen has been a stalwart volunteer for American Whitewater for years. He has been one of the organizers for the annual Canyon Creek Race that celebrates its availability for […]
Mar 13, 2003
Chattooga Headwaters – Draft EIS has arrived
The draft Environmental ImpactStatement (DEIS) for the new forest plan that affects the Chattooga River was mailedlast Friday March 7 and most Interested AW members who had their name added […]
Jan 8, 2001
Southeast Action Alert: Duke Power Launches Hydropower Relicensing Studies
On January 12, 2001, Duke Power (formerly Nantahala Power and Light) will host a Relicensing Open House from 10 am until 2 pm at their office in Franklin, NC. This […]



