The Chute - Tomsich Butte to Hidden Splendor
Utah – US
- Class
- II to II+
- Length
- 15 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 26.8 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 5,070 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 4,668 Feet
- Typical season
- May to June
Current Flow
9 CFS
Gauge height: 3.96 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:30 PM
▼ -0.03/hr (12h) ▼ -0.01/hr (24h)
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- Primary gauge
- MUDDY CREEK NEAR EMERY, UT Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 180 |
| Average | 450 |
| Maximum | 700 |
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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Description
When the water is flowing this is one of the best kayak and IK floats in the entire state of Utah. It may not be big water with Class III to IV holes and waves but the scenery and experience is incomparable. When the chute cuts through the reef you are floating between sheer sandstone walls. Keep an eye out for possible wood hazards but for the most part this is a great class II cruiser.
If you take your friends interested in getting into kayaking on this run when the CFS is up you will get them hooked and have paddling partners for life.
Muddy Creek Challenge from wasatchbike on Vimeo.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Tomsich Butte Put-In | 5,070 Feet | Yes | No | No | High Clearance | This put in is quite remote. Take exit 131 on I-70 and follow the temple mountain road to Tomsich Butte. Google Map it to get all the turn offs right. Excellent camping at the put in. |
| Take-Out | Hidden Splender Mine | 4,668 Feet | Yes | No | No | High Clearance |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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