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Rapid NV

Diamond Creek takeout

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
Diamond Creek takeout
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A rough dirt road comes down the side canyon to the river. The eddy is fairly small and Diamond Creek rapid starts immediately downstream. During the monsoon season in July and August, Diamond Creek can flash flood and wash the road out. This access is managed by the Hualapai Tribe and requires payment of a fee to the Tribe to utilize. Good whitewater continues for another 12 miles below this point but many groups prefer this take-out to avoid the approximately 40 miles of flatwater below the last rapids that continues down to Pearce Ferry.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
225.9 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