Mexican Hat to Clay Hills
Utah – US
- Class
- II to III
- Length
- 57 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 8 FPM
Current Flow
555 CFS
Gauge height: 5.57 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 10:15 PM
▲ 0.25/hr (12h) ▲ 0.13/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR BLUFF, UT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 500 |
| Average | 3,500 |
| Maximum | 8,000 |
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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Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gypsum Creek Rapid | II to III- | 500–8,000 | This rapid becomes more difficult at lower water |
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| 2 | Ross Rapid | II to III- | 500–8,000 | ||
| 3 | Government Rapid | III- to III | 500–8,000 | Harder at lower water |
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| 4 | Slickhorn Rapid | II to II+ | 500–8,000 |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Mexican Hat | — | Yes | No | Yes | All Vehicles | See access description here. |
| Take-Out | Clay Hills Crossing | — | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Find Highway 276 just past Natural Bridges National Monument (if coming from the east). Follow it about 15 to 20 miles to the clay hills crossing dirt road on the south side of the highway. The road leading to the river is dirt and about 11 miles long. |
Camps
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Permit
Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
Points of Interest
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