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Rapid AZ Class III-

Haystack 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
Haystack Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Haystack Rapid features a prominent standing wave that dominates the center of the river, creating a potentially challenging passage for boaters. Paddlers should aim to approach the wave with momentum and be prepared to punch through or navigate around its powerful hydraulic, watching for potential side rocks and maintaining a strong, balanced stroke through the feature.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III-
Mile Marker
2.7 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