Staircase Section - 2nd Dam to 1st Dam
Utah – US
- Class
- IV+ to V-
- Gradient
- 150 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 4,929 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 4,703 Feet
- Typical season
- April to August
Current Flow
103 CFS
Gauge height: 2.59 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:00 PM
▲ 0.25/hr (12h) ▲ 0.13/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- LOGAN RIVER ABOVE STATE DAM, NEAR LOGAN, UT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 500 |
| Average | 700 |
| Maximum | 1,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Photos
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Description
This is the most difficult runnable stretch of the Logan river. You should be an advanced paddler to run this. Scout for wood from the road as there are few eddies while on the river.
This run starts with a class III section. A diversion dam is below Red Bridge. There is a large hole here. Scout and run or portage. Downstream from here is a class V section.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Below 2nd Dam | 4,929 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Put in just below the 2nd dam on Highway 89 out of Logan. There is a pull out on the south side of the road. |
| Take-Out | Just Above 1st Dam | 4,703 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | There is a large pullout (North side of road) off of Highway 89 just above the first dam at the mouth of Logan canyon. This is the take out for the staircase section. |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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