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Olmstead Diversion Dam to Murdock Diversion Dam Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Provo River



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Olmstead Diversion Dam to Murdock Diversion Dam Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Provo River

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Olmstead Diversion Dam to Murdock Diversion Dam Info
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Put In:  First Omstead Diversion Dam
Take Out:  Murdock Diversion Dam
Difficulty:  Class III , Class IV
Gradient:  90 ft/mi
Run Length:  4 miles
Good Level:  600 cfs
Season Comments:  May, June
Permit:  None presently required
Character/Similar To:  This section of the Provo begins with Class II-III holes with some good waves and progresses to steep Class III-IV whitewater through Bridal Veil Falls section.
Hazards:  Possible log hazards, particullarly below the first bend below the put-in; should be scouted.
Water Craft:  kayak,wwcan
Land Ownership:  Mixed public and private
Wilderness:  Nof
Location:  In the Canyon Country (UT), 30 miles Southeast of Salt Lake City
Shuttle Logistics:  Put-in: Below the first Olmstead Diversion Dam.

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