Expect to get WET!

The Sevier River, or as the Paiute Indians called it, the Seve'uu, starts its journey northward from two distinct head waters. Mammoth Creek some 80 miles to the south near Cedar Breaks National Monument, and empties into the south fork of the Sevier, which originates south of Bryce Canyon National Park. The other main head water, or East Fork of the Sevier, originates in the Fishlake National Forest north of Otter Creek State Park. As the river flows north it is impeded by Paiute Reservoir. From Paiute Reservoir the water is dam released mainly for irrigation purposes. Because it is dam controlled, we are assured of a consistent long season for rafting and kayaking.

This year we have been abundantly blessed with an extremely wet winter, and a 130% of normal runoff. This translates into a WHITEWATER SUMMER!

The Big Bend Run starts out slow meandering through the upper reaches of Marysvale Canyon, also known as the Sevier River Canyon. As the canyon narrows and the river starts a drop of 60 feet per mile, sounds of rapids punctuate the air. Is it a waterfall or just the first rapid?

The canyon walls rise up almost 500 feet above the rivers course displaying the evidence of a hydrogeological sorting, uplifts, and severe volcanism. You might encounter bald and golden eagles, red tailed hawks, deer, beaver, muskrat, cougar, and many other species in the area including black bear.

There are many recreational opportunities including but not limited to; fishing, hiking, mountain bike riding on the new Rails to Trails next to the river and other spectacular high mountain venues , motorcycle and ATV riding on hundreds of miles of trail. There are mountain streams, and lakes, and meadows, and plenty of camping.

We look forward to helping you enjoy your experience in our backyard. Debra and I invite you to share in our tenth season on the Sevier.

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