Hoback Canyon
Wyoming – US
- Class
- II to III+
- Length
- 13.1 Mile(s)
- Gradient
- 30 FPM
- Put-in elevation
- 6,307 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 5,913 Feet
- Typical season
- April to August
Current Flow
Visual or unknown
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- Primary gauge
- VISUAL Gauge detail & alternatives
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 300 |
| Average | 800 |
| Maximum | 1,600 |
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
High flows turn this run into a rompy class III while lower water brings a peaceful scenic float in beautiful Hoback Canyon. Hazards include boulders, sweepers and logjams.
Right before the take out and confluence with the snake river is a nice wave to play on. This can be a park and play destination when the water is flowing well.
Rapids
| # | Rapid | Class | Recommended flow | Description | Scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoback Surf Wave | III- to III+ | 800–2,000 | At high water levels a nice surf wave appears on river left. Eddy service is on river left as well. This eddy service can be tricky in catching this wave. The wave has a tendency to spit you out the other side as well. If you get in the wave you can carve back and forth as long as you can stand. The river is a little shallow below the wave so if you go over tuck up and roll as quickly as you can. |
Scout from the park and play. Look just downstream and across the river from where the small parking area. |
Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Granite Creek Confluence | 6,307 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | From hoback junction follow Highway 191 to the east for about 12 miles. Turn left or north onto the Granite Creek Road and put in here. |
| Take-Out | Hoback River Resort | 5,913 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | NOTE: This is private property. You may want to inquire with the owners before attempting to use this access. They have been ok letting boaters use this road in the past and we want to continue good relationships with the land owners. You will see the Hoback River Resort right at Hoback Junction. Walk your boat on and off the property. |
| Park-n-Play | Hoback Surf Wave | 5,929 Feet | No | No | No | All Vehicles | Just east of Hoback Junciton a dirt road leaves Highway 191 and heads down to the Hoback river. This is the best place to park to surf the Hoback Wave. |
Camps
| Camp | Fee | Beach | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoback Campground | Yes | No | A nice car camping site is nestled next to the Hoback river about 8-9 miles east on Highway 191 from the Hoback Junction. |
Permit
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Fishing
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