Upper Slate Gorge
Utah – US
- Class
- IV
- Length
- 2 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 180 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 9,141 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 8,788 Feet
- Typical season
- April to June
Current Flow
51 CFS
Gauge height: 2.58 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:45 PM
▲ 0.42/hr (12h) ▲ 0.21/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- PROVO RIVER NEAR WOODLAND, UT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 600 |
| Average | 1,400 |
| Maximum | 3,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
Photos
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Description
Another creeking destination in the Uintas. Plenty of IV whitewater, some drops, wood, and portages.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Highway 150 Bridge | 9,141 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Take highway 150 east from Kamas, UT. About 2 miles after the turn off to the Murdock Basin Road, highway 150 crosses the provo river. Put in here for the upper gorge run. |
| Take-Out | Murdock Basin Road Bridge | 8,788 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Take highway 150 easy from Kamas, UT. Turn off on the Murdock Basin Road. It will immediately cross the provo river. Take out here. |
Camps
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Permit
No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.
Fishing
The following fish species are often found on this run.
Brown Trout have a yellowish belly, with black and red spots on the sides. This fish is a fresh, coldwater fish and is found all over.
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