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Rapid NV Class III

Bridge Canyon Rapid (4)

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

Monitor this Rapid
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
Bridge Canyon Rapid (4)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Bridge Canyon Rapid features a complex boulder garden with multiple channels that require precise boat positioning and quick maneuvering. The rapid's main challenge lies in navigating the rocky center section, where large mid-stream boulders create tight passages and potential hydraulic traps that demand skillful route selection. Paddlers should scout the rapid's entry and be prepared to make rapid course corrections to avoid potential pin and entrapment hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
235.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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