Muddy Creek

by RH Fri 03 Jun 2011, 2:25 pm

Has anyone been down the Chutes on Muddy Creek recently. If so, info on hazards, flows, etc. would be appreciated. Thanks RH

by Guest Fri 03 Jun 2011, 2:58 pm

Good to go. we got it at 500, buddy ran it yesterday 250, still fun but some bottom dragging. Be sure you get gas before you get off of 70. Fuel is deceptively far away.

by andrew_burr Fri 03 Jun 2011, 4:29 pm

looking to photograph some boating through the chute this sunday. the forecast is for 250. anyone going to be down there and/or interested? drop me a line at andrewburrphoto[at]gmail.com

thanks.

by Cap'n RedBeard Fri 03 Jun 2011, 4:34 pm

Andrew, Ill be down there next Sunday.

by andrew_burr Fri 03 Jun 2011, 4:40 pm

ya, unfortunately, this sunday the 5th is the only day that will work for me until the end of june...

by RH Fri 03 Jun 2011, 11:37 pm

I will be down on Sunday morning with my wife and 2 daughters. We are driving a white truck with 2-3 hardshells and an IK on-top.

by brandon Tue 07 Jun 2011, 12:51 pm

Where is the best spot to put in and take out? Also how long is the float?

Looking at doing it this weekend if anybody wants to join

by Jeff Young Tue 07 Jun 2011, 1:14 pm

Yeah, Donaca and I are planning on hitting it up with Brandon and Seenie this weekend. Smile

by brianteats Tue 07 Jun 2011, 11:49 pm

by msteffes Wed 08 Jun 2011, 1:34 am

What day are you going jeff?

by Jeff Young Wed 08 Jun 2011, 1:53 am

Leaving here Sat am with a possible run on Sat, maybe Sunday also. Depends what the crowds are wanting to do. Lonny and Leslie sound like they are in too. We need to work out the details soon so people can plan.

by msteffes Wed 08 Jun 2011, 9:17 am

That would be great. I'd like to tag along as well!

by brandon Thu 09 Jun 2011, 12:40 pm

The plan as of now is to meet at the chevron at the mouth of spanish fork canyon at 8:30 am saturday morning. Camp saturday and run it Sunday.

That is the chevron on the RIGHT a few miles up from I-15 NOTthe one on the left right as you get off.

Will post if plans change.

by brianteats Thu 09 Jun 2011, 3:46 pm

sounds like a plan to me.
I was little concerned by the flow data earlier this week(USGS was re-establishing the cfs flow/gauge height relationship); fixed now, should be optimal this weekend.

by wasatchbill Thu 09 Jun 2011, 5:22 pm

Time for a Saturday run on Vivian Park, which I'd highly recommend if you haven't done it. Perfect warmup if any newbs are going to do the Muddy (although the Muddy has a couple class III spots).
Gas up in Green River (or the last gas on whatever route you are taking). I would want to finish the 5 hour drive from Vivian Park to the putin in the daylight.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=40.358841,-111.569252&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&geocode=FbnTZwIdnJZZ-Q%3BFQtJTgIdKUxi-Q&mra=ls&sll=40.33503,-111.532173&sspn=0.160687,0.282555&ie=UTF8&z=8

If you are there early, could run shuttle Saturday evening.

by Jeff Young Thu 09 Jun 2011, 9:05 pm

http://vimeo.com/24447568

http://vimeo.com/24404904

by Timmay Fri 10 Jun 2011, 2:31 pm

I might be down there as well on Sunday with a bunch of beginners. Can someone give me information on where the put-in and takeout are located. That would really help me out. Also, how long does the run typically take?

by brandon Fri 10 Jun 2011, 2:35 pm

http://www.climb-utah.com/SRS/thechute.htm

by Jeff Young Fri 10 Jun 2011, 2:44 pm

Here is a message Bill sent me with some great info. I'd suggest you meet us at the chevron and caravan so everyone gets lots together. Smile

I noticed that
Daniel Anderson called the Muddy III+, just fyi. There are two short
cruxes I'd call III. Its mostly class II. The first was a straight
shot, kinda tight; the second was a sharp right turn, with a beach right
after to set safety. That one could be easily portaged if you could
spot it. The flows look excellent right now.
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/uv?site_no=09330500

Google says the fastest way to go is via Green River. Gas up there, take plenty of water. here is the exit off of I-70:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=I-15+S&daddr=I-70+W&hl=en&geocode=FfaFcgIdOJRT-Q%3BFZxHUQIddnpn-Q&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=10&sll=41.030679,-111.839447&sspn=0.636075,1.130219&ie=UTF8&ll=38.907064,-110.645714&spn=0.082019,0.141277&z=13

The putin is between Tomsich Butte and Hondoo Arch.
Putin:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=38.684949,-111.001053&hl=en&geocode=&mra=dme&mrsp=1&sz=18&sll=38.684702,-110.999862&sspn=0.002571,0.004415&ie=UTF8&z=18

Takeout
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=&daddr=38.565704,-110.96141&hl=en&geocode=&mra=mift&mrsp=1&sz=18&sll=38.565998,-110.960959&sspn=0.002575,0.004415&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=18

Ahh, now Google maps is letting me map the dirt roads.
To the putin:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Temple+Mt+Rd&daddr=Unknown+road&hl=en&geocode=FdhCUQId6H9n-Q%3BFbFNTgIdmUti-Q&mra=dme&mrsp=0&sz=14&sll=38.863169,-110.675068&sspn=0.041035,0.070639&ie=UTF8&ll=38.686448,-110.908871&spn=0.082273,0.141277&z=13

by Cap'n RedBeard Fri 10 Jun 2011, 3:27 pm

Ill be there Saturday evening. Who is down for some serious dutch oven and a washer toss tournament?

by msteffes Fri 10 Jun 2011, 3:28 pm

Im in for some washer toss

by brandon Fri 10 Jun 2011, 3:30 pm

I also have testy toss coming. So we can have a game off. Just make sure you are grabbing the right balls

by Jeff Young Fri 10 Jun 2011, 3:43 pm

And don't forget the Second installment of the "Desert Disk Golf Championship".

by Timmay Fri 10 Jun 2011, 5:25 pm

Has anyone done the Green River Daily lately? I am thinking about hitting that Saturday before trying to head to the Muddy. Anyone up for doing a couple of laps there first. I am leaving with some people from SLC at 8:30 and could maybe run shuttle on the Muddy later on Saturday evening.

by wasatchbill Fri 10 Jun 2011, 5:41 pm

The Green River Daily is at 41,300 cfs, fyi. "In high water, expect some pretty size-able waves, strong eddy lines and swirly currents." its colder, and a good brace and solid roll would be a good idea. Swimmers would be better off with full drysuits.

Vivian Park is a more mellow class II that is on the way to down south.

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