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Rapid UT Class IV

The Gauntlet

Ogden - 02. Smokey Bear to Rainbow Gardens (The Narrows) (UT)

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Gauge Conditions
OGDEN RIVER Below PINEVIEW Reservoir Near HUNTSVILLE, UT Upstream Primary
Runnable: 130.0 – 1,600.0 CFS

IV- Laps on the waterfall section are pretty clean at 200.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Gauntlet
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Gauntlet is a technically demanding Class IV rapid featuring a steep, boulder-strewn descent with multiple consecutive drops and powerful hydraulics that require precise boat control and line selection. Paddlers must navigate a series of tight channels between large rocks, avoiding undercut obstacles and potentially retentive holes that can quickly flip or trap a boat. Quick reactions and strong eddy-hopping skills are essential to successfully threading through this challenging section of the Ogden River.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.5 mi
Directions
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02. Smokey Bear to Rainbow Gardens (The Narrows)
Ogden
II-V 1.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater