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Deer Creek Reservoir to Olmstead Diversion Dam Info Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Deer Creek Reservoir |
| Take Out: |
Olmstead Diversion Dam |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
15 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
6 miles |
| Good Level: |
600 cfs |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August, September
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This popular section of the Provo River consists of swift Class II-III whitewater through Provo Canyon. |
| Hazards: |
Heber Creeper Bridge pilings |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Mixed public and private |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
privately owned developed campground in the area |
| Location: |
In the Canyon Country (UT), 35 miles Southeast of Salt Lake City |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: US 189 provides numerous access points to the river. Turn off immeiately on either side of the Heber Creeper train overpass and proceed to the bottom of the hill and put-in.
Take-out: Before the first Olmstead Diversion Dam. |
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