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Rapid NV Class IV-

House Rock Rapid (7)

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
House Rock Rapid (7)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This rapid is named for House Rock Wash. The rapid curves gradually to the right, so the current carries boats towards the left into a number of very big breaking waves. Lurking in the waves at the bottom of the rapid is a boat-flipping hole. Avoiding this hole is the first big test.

 

It is easy for kayakers to go to the right of the hole, or to go through it and roll back up afterwards. Loaded rafts have to pull hard to stay right. If there is enough water, smaller rafts can sneak far right at the top and maneuver their way through shallow rocks.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV-
Mile Marker
17.1 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