Closed Canyon Rapid
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS
Level is too low for reasonable whitewater experience.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description
Most of the flow channels to river right at low levels, forming a wave train. Washes out at higher levels.
While you're here, take a moment to hike up into the mouth of Closed Canyon.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (18)
Rapid
N/A
Colorado Canyon River Access
Rapid
II
Rancherias Rapid
Rapid
II
Thread the Needle Rapid
Rapid
II
Quarter Mile Rapid
Rapid
N/A
End of Colorado Canyon
Rapid
II
Panther Creek Rapid
Rapid
N/A
La Cuesta River Access
Rapid
N/A
Dark Canyon Entrance
Rapid
N/A
Dom Rock
Rapid
N/A
End of Dark Canyon
Rapid
N/A
Tee Pee Picnic Area
Rapid
N/A
Madera Canyon River Access
Rapid
II
Ledge Rock Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Grassy Banks River Access
Rapid
II
Fresno Creek Rapid
Rapid
II
Contrabando Creek Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Contrabando Movie Set
Rapid
N/A
Lajitas River Access
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2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
Rio Grande
II+
21.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater