Weber River - Morgan Waterfall

Description

Smallish, but fun, waterfall directly around the corner from the take out for Round Valley, on the Weber River. Either park and huck or add this to the boring end of the Round Valley run. Height dependent on flows, but appears to average 6-10' drop. Left side is clean pour into hydraulic that is moderately retentive at lower flows and looks and feels nasty at higher flows. There is a sub-ledge that is boofable located just right of center. Look for large obvious notch in horizone line and shoot the middle of it. It will sometimes kick left, into the maw, so be careful. Also known as the Fairgronds Waterfall

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Class	III+
Current Flow	535.0 CFS 07-27-2024 08:00
Recommended Flow	Minimum: 350.0 Average: 700.0 Maximum: 1100.0
Typical Season	Begins: April Ends: September
Recommended Use	Kayaking: Yes Rafting: No Canoeing: Yes SUP: No Packrafting: No Fishing: No
Primary Gauge	WEBER RIVER AT ECHO, UT
Length	0.1 Mile(s)
Gradient	10.0 FPM

Type	Name	Description	Camping?	Water?	Boat Ramp?	Vehicle Access
Put-In	In	Take Morgan Exit off I-80 and follow signs to the fairgrounds. After driving parallel to the highway, you'll turn toward the river and find a gated private bridge. The dirt parking lot to the left of the bridge in front of old barn is the parking for the put in/take out. Walk behind the barn, through the opening in the fence and follow the two-track road east (upstream) to the dam.	No	No	No	All Vehicles
Take-Out	Out	Either eddy out river right below drop and hike the drop again or paddle to the take out just after bridge on river right. The bridge is low, so be careful in very high water. Passable at 1000 cfs.	No	No	No	All Vehicles

Rapid Name	Description	Scout	Class	Recommended Flow
Morgan Waterfall	Drop is located behind the fairgrounds	Scout from the walk up.	III+	Minimum: 350.0 Maximum: 1100.0
Morgan Waterfall II	This is the second in a set of three waterfalls, and the biggest of the three at about 15 feet. II is about a five minute float from the I, the first, 6' drop.	Go right of the rock that splits the drop, but be prepared to go left quick as soon as you hit the bottom as the river wants to throw you into the bushes on the right. The back of the boat will get the biggest buck.	II+ to III+	Minimum: 1100.0 Maximum:
Morgan Waterfall III	This third drop is about a ten minute float from Drop II. The 12 foot drop is usually the smoothest of the three, if with a little less splash than I or II.	This one tends to change the most from season to season, so scout it out beforehand, but center-left is usually the best line here. Hit it straight, and it's a great ride.	II to III	Minimum: 600.0 Maximum:

Weber River - Morgan Waterfall

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