|
River
|
County
|
Reach
|
Length (miles)
|
Year Listed/ Updated
|
Potential Classification
|
ORVs
|
Description
|
Other States
|
|
American Fork Creek
|
Utah
|
Timpanogos Cave National Monument
boundary to mouth of the American Fork Canyon
|
1
|
1993
|
R
|
S, R
|
Flows between and drains two established
Wilderness Areas. Canyon is one of the most heavily used
recreation areas along the Wasatch Front.
|
|
|
Argyle Creek
|
Dushesne
|
Headwaters to Carbon County line
(Resource Area Boundary)
|
22
|
1993
|
R
|
S
|
Highly diverse visual attractions.
|
|
|
Birch Creek
|
Juab
|
Trout Creek to source
|
7
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F
|
Located in the Great Basin Mountain
Range; provides excellent primitive recreation; deep vertical
granite canyon is geologically unique in this area; habitat
for Snake Valley Cutthroat trout.
|
|
|
Bowns Canyon Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T39S,
R9E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, G, W, C, O
|
Bechan Cave, located along this
drainage, contains alluvial deposits which hold remains
of pleistocene megafuna and flora.
|
|
|
Camp Creek
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
5
|
1993
|
W, S, R
|
R
|
A streambed hike of moderate difficulty,
that provides overnight camping opportunities in remote
canyon.
|
|
|
Castle Creek
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T38S,
R14E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C, O
|
Known habitat for Astragalus preusii
var. cutleri, a federally classified category II species.
|
|
|
Clearwater Canyon Creek
|
Garfield
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T31S,
R16E
|
5
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Scenic, recreational, geological,
cultural, and wildlife values.
|
|
|
Coalpits and Scoggins Washes
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
8
|
1993
|
W, S
|
R, O
|
Provides excellent winter hiking
and camping opportunities. Has petrified forest.
|
|
|
Colorado River
|
San Juan, Wayne, Garfield
|
San Juan/Grand County Line to Canyonlands
National Park southern boundary
|
62
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Large river flowing through deep
red sandstone canyons; Cataract Canyon is highest quality
whitewater boating area; cliffs provide high visibility
to geologic processes; habitat for Colorado River sqawfish
and humpback chub, peregrine falcon and bald eagles, all
federally listed endangered species; within Canyonlands
National Park.
|
|
|
Colorado River
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Canyonlands
National Park
|
45
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, G, F, W, C
|
Outstanding riparian area and archaeological
resources. Habitat for threatened and endangered peregrine
falcon and other wildlife.
|
|
|
Colorado River
|
San Juan
|
Boundary of Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area downstream to Lake Powell
|
14
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W
|
Known habitat for humpback chub,
boneytail chub, Colorado squawfish, and razorback sucker,
all federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Courthouse Wash
|
Grand
|
Entire segment within Arches National
Park
|
9
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F, W, C
|
Provides riparian habitat for wildlife
and fish in a semiarid environment. Courthouse Wash art
panel (pictographs and petroglyphs) listed in National Register
of Historic Places.
|
|
|
Cow Canyon Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T38S,
R9E
|
6
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Potential habitat for spotted owl,
listed as a threatened and endangered species.
|
|
|
Coyote Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T38S,
R5E
|
10
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Free-flowing tributary of Escalante
River. Probable habitat for spotted owl, a federally listed
endangered species.
|
|
|
Dark Canyon Creek
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T35S,
R19E
|
3
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Known habitat for peregrine falcon,
a federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Davis Creek
|
Kane
|
Bement Arch to Lake Powell within
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, headwaters are located
at T41S, R9E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Scenic, recreational, geological,
cultural, and wildlife values.
|
|
|
Deep Creek
|
Washington, Iron, Kane
|
North Fork Virgin River to source
|
15
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Extremely narrow canyon with vertical
walls; unique rock formations; Zion National Park; potential
habitat for woundfin, a federally listed endangered species,
Virgin River spinedance, Virgin River chub and the bald
eagle, a federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Deep Creek
|
Washington
|
North Fork Virgin River to source
|
15
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Scenic and geologic features of
Zion NP. Recreational hiking opportunities.
|
|
|
Deep Creek
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
1
|
1982/ 1993
|
W, S
|
S, R
|
Canyon corridor is a difficult,
but very spectacular example of a narrow canyon hiking route.
|
|
|
Delores River
|
Grand
|
Gateway, Colorado to Fisher Creek
|
14
|
1993
|
S
|
|
|
|
|
Delores River
|
Grand
|
Fisher creek to Bridge Canyon
|
6
|
1993
|
W
|
|
|
|
|
Dirty Devil River
|
Garfield, Wayne
|
Lake Powell to Highway 24 bridge
north of Hanksville
|
68
|
1982
|
|
S, G, W, C
|
Deeply cut, meandering river; canyons
300-900 ft. deep reveal geological features; bald eagles
and peregrine falcons, federally listed endangered species,
and golden eagles; some pictographs and petroglyphs; lower
end in Glen Canyon National Recreational Area.
|
|
|
Dirty Devil River
|
Garfield
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area
|
13
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Provides probable habitat for peregrine
falcon and known habitat for razorback sucker, both federally
listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Dolores River
|
Grand
|
Bridge Canyon to Colorado River
|
11
|
1993
|
S
|
|
|
|
|
Escalante River
|
Kane, Garfield
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area
|
59
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F, W, C
|
Provides potential habitat for
peregrine falcon and spotted owl, both federally listed
endangered species.
|
|
|
Escalante River
|
Kane, Garfield
|
Lake Powell to Escalante
|
82
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, W, H, C
|
Very narrow sandstone canyon; boating
in spring and hiking later in year; habitat for deer, coyote,
bobcat, cougar and bald eagle, the last two being federally
listed endangered species. Potential habitat for Colorado
River cutthroat trout, many ruins, petroglyphs and pictographs.
|
|
|
Explorer Canyon Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T39S,
R9E
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Known habitat for peregrine falcon
and potential habitat for spotted owl, both federally listed
endangered species.
|
|
|
Fence Canyon Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T39S,
R9E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W
|
Habitat for peregrine falcon and
potential habitat for spotted owl, both federally listed
endangered species.
|
|
|
Fence Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T37S,
R6E
|
1
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Probable contiguous habitat for
the spotted owl, a federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Fiftymile Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S,
R8E
|
6
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Probable habitat for peregrine
falcon and spotted owl, both federally listed endangered
species.
|
|
|
Fortymile Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T40S,
R7E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C, O
|
Potential territory for peregrine
falcon, a federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Fremont River
|
Wayne
|
Entire segment within Capitol Reef
National Park
|
14
|
1993
|
W, R
|
S, R, G, H, C, O
|
Habitat for four species of endangered
plants.
|
|
|
Green River
|
Emery, Grand
|
River mile 96 to Hey Joe Canyon
(river mile 76)
|
20
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, G, O
|
Cuts into sheer red Wingate Sandstone
walls. Variety of rock strata. Tamarisk and willow predominate
riverbanks.
|
|
|
Green River
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Canyonlands
National Park
|
49
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, G, F, W, H
|
Historic farming/ranching riparian
area. Habitat for threatened and endangered peregrine falcon,
wintering bald eagle, and other wildlife.
|
|
|
Green River
|
Emery, Grand
|
Green River State Park (river mile
120) to Ruby Ranch area (river mile 96)
|
24
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, G, O
|
Runs through fairly open country,
with low buttes dominating the landscape. Cottonwood, tamarisk,
and willow dominate riparian areas.
|
|
|
Green River
|
Uintah
|
(Lower) Ouray to Carbon County
Line
|
36
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
R, F
|
Humpback chub and squawfish.
|
|
|
Green River
|
Uintah, Carbon, Grand, Emery
|
Range Creek to Yampa River
|
193
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Section 5(a) river from Yampa River
to Dinosaur NM boundary (26 miles); Whirlpool and Split
Mountain Canyons present sheer rock walls and eroded spires
high on slopes; rafting, canoeing, fishing and hiking opportunities;
endangered humpback chub and Colorado squawfish presumed
present below Yampa River confluence; breached anticline
in Split Mountain Canyon is textbook-quality geologic feature;
rated highest-valued fishery resource by FWS; Desolation
Canyon NHL.
|
|
|
Green River
|
Emery, Grand
|
River mile 76 to Canyonlands NP
|
29
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, G, O
|
Cottonwood, tamarisk, and willow
predominate riverbank.
|
|
|
Green River
|
San Juan, Wayne, Grand, Emery
|
Colorado River to Range Creek
|
156
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, W, C
|
Deep red sandstone walls 500-1,000
ft. at lower end; cottonwoods, tamarisk and willows along
river bottom; excellent boating on flat water below Green
River; upper portion in Gray Canyon with high quality whitewater
boating; traverses great variety of geologic formations;
habitat for federally listed endangered Colorado squawfish,
boneytail chub, bald eagles and pergrine falcons; also present
are razorback suckers, the Colorado River cutthroat trout
and golden eagles; pictographs and petroglyphs; lower end
in Canyonlands National Park.
|
|
|
Green River
|
Uintah
|
(Middle) Dinosaur National Monument
to Ouray
|
58
|
1982/ 1993
|
R
|
F
|
Humpback chub and squawfish.
|
|
|
Green River
|
Uintah
|
Spillway boat ramp below Flaming
Gorge Dam to the Bureau of Land Management boat ramp at
Indian Crossing
|
15
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, F, H
|
Flows through Red Canyon- a deep,
narrow canyon of dark red rock rising as much as 1800 feet
from river to rim. Red Canyon has become a popular, heavily
used river corridor for river floaters and fishermen.
|
|
|
Halls Creek
|
Garfield
|
Entire segment within Capitol Reef
National Park
|
28
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, H, C
|
Scenic, geological, recreational,
historic, and cultural values.
|
|
|
Halls Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T33S,
R8E
|
5
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Scenic, recreational, geological,
cultural, and wildlife values.
|
|
|
Harris Wash
|
Garfield
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T36S,
R4E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Tributary of Escalante River. Potential
habitat for spotted owl and known habitat for peregrine
falcon, both federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Horseshoe Canyon
|
San Juan
|
Upper four miles within Canyonlands
National Park
|
4
|
1993
|
W
|
R, W, O
|
Example of an intermittent stream.
Superb archeological resources in the canyon. Riparian,
wildlife, and recreational values.
|
|
|
Horsethief Canyon Creek
|
Wayne
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T27S,
R16E
|
7
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W
|
Free-flowing tributary of Green
River. Scenic, recreational, geological, and wildlife values.
|
|
|
Kolob Creek
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
6
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R
|
Canyon corridor is a difficult,
but very spectacular example of a narrow canyon hiking route.
|
|
|
La Verkin Creek
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
12
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R
|
Beautiful scenery, excellent camping
opportunity, fairly easy to moderate hiking. The Kolob Arch
is reached from this drainage.
|
|
|
Lake Fork River
|
Duchesne
|
Headwaters in High Uintas southerly
to Wilderness boundary
|
8
|
1993
|
W
|
S, O
|
|
|
|
Llewellyn Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S,
R8E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Known habitat for peregrine falcon,
a federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Mikes Canyon Creek
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T39S,
R14E
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, O
|
Known habitat for Astragalus preusii
var. cutleri, a federally classified category II species.
|
|
|
Moqui Canyon Creek
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T38S,
R15E
|
1
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Known habitat for peregrine falcon,
a federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Muddy Creek
|
Emery
|
River mile 65.6 to South Salt Wash
(river mile 63.6)
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R
|
Rugged surrounding topography.
Put-in and take-out for recreational boaters.
|
|
|
Muddy Creek
|
Emery
|
River mile 63.6 to north end of
Tomsich Butte (river mile 46)
|
18
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G
|
Enters narrow canyon, meandering
sharply through extremely rugged topography. Recreational
boating when flows are sufficient and hiking when flows
are low.
|
|
|
Muddy Creek
|
Emery
|
River mile 46 to Penitentiary Canyon
(river mile 42.4)
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G
|
Flows through open country, with
large flat east of river. Heavily used by off-road vehicle
recreationists and hiking enthusiasts. Put-in and take-out
for boaters when sufficient flows.
|
|
|
Muddy Creek
|
Emery
|
River mile 42.4 to Hidden Splendor
Mine (mile 30)
|
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G
|
4-mile-long box canyon known as
The Chute provides 100-foot-deep inner corridor of wall-to-wall
water. Put-in and take-out for recreational boating and
hiking.
|
|
|
Muddy Creek
|
Emery
|
River mile 30 to Emery County boundary
(river mile 18.5)
|
12
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G
|
Through wide-open areas. Access
point for recreationists venturing into the reef and Muddy
Creek drainage.
|
|
|
Muddy Creek
|
Emery
|
Highway I-70 (river mile 76.6)
to gauging station above Lone Tree Crossing (river mile
65.6)
|
11
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R
|
Meanders through canyon 100 to
300 feet deep and 50 to 1,500 feet wide. Recreational boating
occurs during periods of high water.
|
|
|
Nine Mile Creek
|
Duchesne
|
Carbon County Line to Gate Canyon
|
6
|
1993
|
R
|
S, C
|
|
|
|
Nine Mile Creek
|
Duchesne
|
Green River to Gate Canyon
|
12
|
1993
|
S
|
S, C
|
|
|
|
North Creek, Right and Left Forks
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
18
|
1993
|
W, S
|
R, G, O
|
Right Fork regarded as one of most
adventurous and rugged backcountry hikes in park. Left Fork
is wilderness canyon, noted for the "Subway" section which
is unique geologic formation.
|
|
|
North Fork Virgin River
|
Washington, Kane
|
Road head at Zion National Park
to source
|
25
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Extremely narrow canyon with vertical
walls; in Zion National Park; potential habitat for woundfin,
a federally listed endangered species, Virgin River spinedance,
Virgin River chub and the bald eagle, a federally listed
endangered species.
|
|
|
Orderville Canyon
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
4
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R
|
Canyon corridor is difficult, but
very spectacular example of narrow canyon hiking route.
|
|
|
Paria River
|
Garfield, Kane
|
Colorado River to source
|
92
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, C
|
Canyon walls 1000 ft. high provide
outstanding scenic vistas; excellent hiking opportunities;
progresses through numerous geologic formations; potential
habitat for Virgin River spinedance and chub and the woundfin,
a federally listed endangered species; large wildlife populations;
passes through Paria, Utah ghost town; many pictographs
and petroglyphs; portion is BLM primitive area and being
considered for wilderness designation.
|
AZ
|
|
Paria River
|
Kane
|
Wilderness boundary, 2 miles downstream
from White House Trailhead, UT to UT/AZ state line.
|
4
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F, C
|
Deep, narrow, sheer-walled canyon.
Riparian vegetation. Hiking, backpacking, and some horseback
riding.
|
|
|
Pleasant Creek
|
Wayne
|
Entire segment within Capitol Reef
National Park
|
6
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R, G, H, C
|
Scenic, geological, recreational,
historic, and cultural values.
|
|
|
Price River
|
Emery
|
Green River to highway bridge west
of Mounds
|
70
|
1982
|
|
S, R, W
|
Meandering in canyon-type topography;
some good canoeing and kayaking; habitat for golden eagles
and the federally listed endangered bald eagle.
|
|
|
Range Creek
|
Emery, Carbon
|
Green River to source
|
34
|
1982
|
|
S, R, W
|
One of few perennial streams in
Book Cliff region; elevations from 10,000 to 4,000 ft.;
spruce, fir and pine at upper end to cottonwood types at
lower end; within BLM's proposed Book Cliffs Wilderness
Study Area; bald and golden eagles and Perigrine falcon.
|
|
|
Reflection Canyon Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S,
R9E
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Known habitat for peregrine falcon,
a federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Rock Creek
|
Duchesne
|
Ashley NF Boundary to source
|
23
|
1982
|
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Mountainous river flowing through
massive U-shaped glaciated canyon, opens to basin with numerous
beaver ponds; camping, fishing, hunting, and hiking; glaciation
exposes precambrian age structures in canyon; habitat for
cutthroat trout, elk, moose, black bear, goshawks and golden
eagles.
|
|
|
Rock Creek
|
Duchesne
|
Headwaters southerly to boundary
of High Uintas Wilderness
|
9
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, O
|
|
|
|
Salt Creek
|
San Juan
|
Upper ten miles in Canyonlands
National Park
|
10
|
1993
|
|
R, G, W, O
|
Archeological resources, included
in an Archeological District. Outstanding values include
geology, wildlife riparian habitat, peregrine falcon, and
recreation.
|
|
|
Salt Wash
|
Grand
|
From its confluence with Salt Valley
Wash downstream to the boundary of Arches National Park
|
6
|
1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, F, W
|
Provides lush riparian habitat
for wildlife in a semiarid environment. Habitat for endangered
Colorado Squawfish. Unique syncline formation.
|
|
|
San Juan River
|
San Juan
|
River mile 28 to Glen Canyon NRA
(river mile 45)
|
17
|
1982/ 1993
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W
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S, R, G
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Cuts through Monument Upwarp with
cliffs up to 1,400 feet high.
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San Juan River
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San Juan
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Lake Powell to U.S. Highway 160
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134
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1982
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S, R, G
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V-shaped canyon 1,000-1,500 ft.
deep at lower end; unique geologic features visible; high
quality rafting opportunities in early summer; habitat for
bald and golden eagles; lower end in Glen Canyon NRA.
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San Juan River
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San Juan
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Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area
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35
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1982/ 1993
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S
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S, R, G, W, C
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Known habitat for peregrine falcon
and bald eagle, both federally listed endangered species.
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San Juan River
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San Juan
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U.S. Highway 191 Bridge (river
mile 0) to river mile 26
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26
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1982/ 1993
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W
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S, R, G
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Wide, braided stream with sandstone
cliffs. Ruins of old rock cabins built during gold rush.
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San Juan River
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San Juan
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River mile 26 to river mile 28
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2
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1982/ 1993
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R
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S, R, G
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Narrow sandstone canyon with multi-color
rock strata.
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San Rafael River
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Emery
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Lockhart Wash (river mile 77.2)
to Tidwell Bottoms (mile 50.6)
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11
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1982/ 1993
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W
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S, R, G
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Deeply entrenched canyon referred
to as Upper Black Box. Forms sheer walls and steep talus
slopes that rise 600 feet above river to first major bench.
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San Rafael River
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Emery
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Johansen Cabin (river mile 89.3)
to Lockhart Wash (river mile 77.2)
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12
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1982/ 1993
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S
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S, R, G
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River canyon opens up, with wide
benches above meandering watercourse.
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|
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San Rafael River
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Emery
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Green River to confluence of Cottonwood
Creek and Ferron Creek
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110
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1982
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S, R, W, C
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Scenic sandstone formations with
some deep canyons; excellent hiking opportunities with some
boating; unique geology where it passes through the San
Rafael Swell; bald and golden eagles; part is in Buckhorn
Wash Archaeological District.
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|
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San Rafael River
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Emery
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Confluence of Ferron and Cottonwood
Creeks (river mile 111) to lower Fullers Bottom (river mile
103.7)
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7
|
1982/ 1993
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S
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S, R, G
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River canyon is generally open
and wide.
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|
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San Rafael River
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Emery
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Lower Fullers Bottom (river mile
103.7) to Johansen Cabin (river mile 89.3)
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14
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1982/ 1993
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W
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S, R, G
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Also known as Little Grand Canyon.
Deeply entrenched, with canyon walls rising over 1,000 feet
in places.
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|
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Soft Step Creek
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San Juan
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Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S,
R11E
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1
|
1993
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S
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S, R, G, W, C, O
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Known habitat for peregrine falcon
and probable habitat for Navajo sedge, both federally listed
endangered species.
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|
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Stevens Creek
|
Kane
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T37S,
R9E
|
12
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1993
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S
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S, R, G, W
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Free-flowing tributary of Escalante
River. Known habitat for peregrine falcon and potential
habitat for spotted owl, both federally listed endangered
species.
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|
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Taylor Creek, South, Middle and
North Forks
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
5
|
1993
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W, S
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S, R, G
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Massive stone cliffs, colored brilliant
red, sculpted by Taylor Creek. Provides short but outstanding
hiking opportunity.
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|
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Trachyte Creek
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Garfield
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T32S,
R12E
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W
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Known habitat for peregrine falcon,
a federally listed endangered species.
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|
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Trout Creek
|
Juab
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Birch Creek to source
|
8
|
1982
|
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S, G, F, O
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Headwaters at 11,000 ft. in the
Deep Creek Mountains; within BLM proposed Wilderness Study
Area; excellent primitive recreation opportunities; unique
geological features relating to Ancient Lake Bonneville;
Snake Valley Cutthroat; the great stone-fly is found in
this area--remote from its normal habitat; bristlecone pine
also in drainage.
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|
|
Twenty-five Mile Creek
|
Garfield
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T37S,
R4E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W, C
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Probable habitat for peregrine
falcon and spotted owl, both federally listed endangered
species.
|
|
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Uinta River
|
Duchesne
|
Headwaters in High Uintas Wilderness
south to end of road at U-Bar Ranch
|
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, O
|
Contained in High Uintas Wilderness.
|
|
|
Virgin River
|
Washington
|
Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness
to Arizona state line
|
2
|
1982/ 1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, F, C
|
Two endangered fish species - woundfin
minnow and Virgin River chub. Flows through Virgin River
Gorge, an important geologic feature. Recreational values
in Beaver Dam Mountains Wilderness. Anasazi sites located
along river.
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|
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Virgin River
|
Washington
|
Lake Mead to Highway 17 near Hurricane,
UT
|
76
|
1982
|
|
S, F, W, O
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Flows through spectacular Virgin
Canyon with distinct rock stratification; contains one of
least disturbed and most unique aquatic and riparian ecosystems
in Colorado River System; unusual blending of bird species;
diverse mammalian fauna, especially bats; large numbers
of reptilian species and the presence of rare, threatened
and endangered species.
|
AZ, NV
|
|
Virgin River, East Fork
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
8
|
1993
|
W, S
|
S, R
|
Can only be reached on foot and
offers a grandeur that some feel is parallel to the Zion
Narrows.
|
|
|
Virgin River, North Fork
|
Washington
|
Entire segment within Zion National
Park
|
18
|
1993
|
W, S, R
|
S, R, O
|
Known world wide for scenic grandeur
for those who hike the narrow and deep canyon. Zion Narrows
is most popular hiking route in Zion National Park.
|
|
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White Canyon Creek
|
San Juan
|
Lake Powell to source
|
50
|
1982
|
|
S, G
|
Excellent example of intermittent
stream in this region; passes through Natural Bridges National
Monument.
|
|
|
White Canyon Creek
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T36S,
R18E
|
4
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, R, G, W, C
|
Scenic, recreational, geologic,
high cultural, and wildlife values.
|
|
|
White Canyon Creek
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Natural Bridges
National Monument
|
59
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, G, H, C
|
May be nominated as an archaeological
district on the National Register of Historic Places. Superlative
example of an intermittent stream.
|
|
|
White Canyon Creek
|
San Juan
|
NF boundary to NRA boundary
|
50
|
1982/ 1993
|
W
|
S, G
|
Narrow and winding canyon. Numerous
archaeological sites.
|
|
|
White River
|
Uintah
|
Green River to CO/UT State Line
|
68
|
1982
|
|
R, F, W
|
One of few canoeable rivers in
remote areas of Utah; habitat for the Colorado River sqawfish,
boneytail chub, humpback chub, razorback sucker, Colorado
River cutthroat, bald and golden eagles and perigrine falcon.
|
|
|
Whiterocks River
|
Uintah, Duchesne
|
End of Whiterocks River road upstream
to two miles above junction of East Fork and main stem
|
10
|
1993
|
W
|
S
|
Scenic quality due to steep and
rugged terrain.
|
|
|
Whiterocks River
|
Uintah, Duchesne
|
Junction of East Fork and main
stem to headwaters
|
8
|
1993
|
S
|
S
|
See initial comments
|
|
|
Willow Creek
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T40S,
R8E
|
4
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, W
|
Potential habitat for spotted owl,
a federally listed endangered species.
|
|
|
Wilson Creek
|
San Juan
|
Entire segment within Glen Canyon
National Recreation Area, headwaters are located at T41S,
R10E
|
2
|
1993
|
S
|
S, R, G, O
|
Contains unique hanging gardens.
Potential habitat for the Navajo sedge, a federally listed
endangered species.
|
|
|
Yellowstone River
|
Duchesne
|
Headwaters south to boundary of
High Uintas Wilderness
|
12
|
1993
|
W
|
S, O
|
Within High Uintas Wilderness.
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