Proper planning is essential for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Because farmers take water from the Muddy for irrigation downstream from the gauge at Emery, we recommend that you cautiously wade into the Creek at the bridge over Interstate 70 and measure how high it is flowing. On average, May and June are the only months that the river is potentially floatable. Therefore, to avoid disappointment, always be prepared for an alternative activity should you arrive and find insufficient flows. Another essential consideration for all visitors is flash flood potential. Remember, the skies can be clear where you are, but a cloud burst upstream may send a wall of turbulent water down the canyon.