Hwy 25 Bridge Take Out

Hwy 25 Bridge Take Out is a whitewater take-out access point on Muddy Creek in Wayne County, Utah. This site serves as an exit point for paddlers completing runs on Muddy Creek, a medium-sized river with significant gradient and consistent flow. The creek features a substantial 3854-foot elevation drop over its 82.83-mile length, creating dynamic whitewater conditions with an average gradient of 46.5 feet per mile. With an average flow of 50.37 cubic feet per second and moderate velocity of 1.62 feet per second, paddlers should expect moving water and be prepared for the demands of intermediate to advanced whitewater paddling.

Muddy Creek drains a 410-square-mile watershed and is classified as a Stream Order 5 river, indicating a well-established drainage system suitable for extended paddling trips. The take-out location at the Highway 25 Bridge provides road access to this whitewater section, though paddlers should scout conditions and plan shuttle logistics carefully. Water conditions on Muddy Creek vary seasonally with spring runoff typically creating higher flows and more challenging rapids, while summer and fall flows tend to be lower. The remote location in Wayne County means limited nearby services, so paddlers should come fully prepared with appropriate safety equipment, flotation devices, and skills suited to whitewater paddling.