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Rapid NV Class III

36 Mile Rapid (4)

Colorado - 19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead (NV)

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Gauge Conditions
Colorado River at Lees Ferry, AZ Upstream Primary
Runnable: 4,000.0 – 48,000.0 CFS
Colorado River near Grand Canyon, AZ Upstream Primary
Runnable: 4,000.0 – 48,000.0 CFS
Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs AZ Downstream Primary
Runnable: 4,000.0 – 48,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
36 Mile Rapid (4)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
36 Mile Rapid presents a classic Class III challenge with a complex series of diagonal waves and potential pour-overs that demand precise boat positioning. Paddlers should focus on threading the main current through the center of the rapid, avoiding potential rocky obstructions on the edges and maintaining momentum through the turbulent water. While generally runnable at most water levels, the rapid requires attentive navigation and can quickly punish mistakes with hydraulic features that can create challenging recovery situations.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
36.4 mi
Directions
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19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
Colorado
III-IV 300.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater