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Rapid AZ Class II

Aztec Rapid

Virgin - 04. Upper Gorge: I-15 at mile 23 to Cedar Pockets Rest Area (AZ)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Virgin River near St. George, UT Upstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

At low water (250 - 600 cfs), the stream has moderate current with some good holes.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Aztec Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Aztec Rapid features moderate boulder-strewn drops with scattered Class II waves and potential pin hazards around mid-river rocks. Paddlers should aim for the center-right line to avoid several large partially submerged boulders and maintain momentum through the short but technical sequence. Scout from river right if water levels are uncertain, as rock placement can shift significantly between different flow rates.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
3.9 mi
Directions
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04. Upper Gorge: I-15 at mile 23 to Cedar Pockets Rest Area
Virgin
III 6.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater