Jordan River Kayak/Paddle: JRT Trailhead to Camp Williams Dam & Part Return

Come celebrate Memorial Day by joining us for a paddle or kayak on the Jordan River. We will be putting boats/paddleboards in at the JRT Trailhead in Saratoga Springs, just north of the north end of Utah Lake. We will then float/light paddle down the River to Camp Williams Dam. Thereafter, we will paddle back upstream to our takeout point at 1500 North in Lehi. Total distance will be around 13 miles. The upstream paddle portion will be about 4 miles.

For those not wishing to paddle upstream, you can always take out as we float past 1500 North (this is about 5 miles from the put in location). Please, though, note such when signing up, so I can account for such when planning the shuttles.

Speaking of which, to make this event happen, we will need to shuttle cars between our put in and take out spots. When signing up, please note if you have racks/towers for a second kayak/can transport your kayak and one other kayak. Your answers will help determine how many people can join this event. Once I have that information, I will post a car/kayak shuttle plan. This may require that some people arrive at noon to help with boat drop off and the shuttling.

Water conditions will be flatwater. High temp around 80, with sunny skies and light winds between 5 and 8 mph, starting out of the SE and turning to out of the NE (we can hope for wind assist both downstream and upstream can't we).

Please make sure to complete the DWR 2025 Muscle Aware-Boater Program Course and have the necessary certificate form with you while on the water: Requirements for non-motorized vessels | Aquatic Invasive Species in Utah

Finally, to participate in this event, you must bring a lifejacket and wear it at all times while on the river.