Weber River · Henefer, UT
Weber River - Henefer to Taggart Falls
Flow data sourced from USGS Water Services. Conditions change quickly — past flows are not a guarantee of future conditions. Always check with our team before booking and on the day of your trip.
The Weber River between Henefer and Taggart Falls is the heart of Utah Outdoor Adventures’ summer operation. The 9.5-mile run drops through three distinct landscapes - vast farmland, the high-desert mountains around Devil’s Slide, and the narrow technical “Rock Garden” before the Class II-III rapid known as Taggart Falls.
Where it runs
The launch is at our exclusive private boat ramp in Henefer, Utah - about 45 minutes from Park City and an hour from downtown Salt Lake City. From the put-in, the river meanders through dodge-the-rocks technical sections before opening up into wide flatwater and dropping through the Rock Garden into Taggart Falls.
Trips that run here
- Weber River Rafting - guided whitewater raft trips, 4 hours, $75/person
- Weber River Kayaking Tours - inflatable kayak tours, 4 hours
- Kayaking Rental - half-day inflatable kayak rentals
Wildlife
The Weber Canyon corridor is rich habitat. Anglers know the river for Brown Trout. Above the water, watch for golden eagles, ospreys, and red-tailed hawks nesting in the riverside cottonwoods. On the banks: yellow-bellied marmot, badger, mule deer, and elk - the latter wintering in the area in large herds.
Geography
- Put-in: Henefer, UT (~5,300 ft elevation)
- Take-out: Below Taggart Falls
- Distance: 9.5 miles
- Rapids: Class II-III at Taggart Falls; Class I-II elsewhere
- Season: May through early September, peak May-July
Conditions
Live USGS readings from the gauge at Echo (downstream of the run) appear below. The Henefer-to-Taggart section runs best between 285 and 2,000 cfs, with the sweet spot at 350-800 cfs for everyone. Above 1,300 cfs the section picks up Class III character - exciting but typically rare.
