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Rapid NV Class III

Lower Lava (4)

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
Lower Lava (4)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Lower Lava is the rapid following the short recovery pool below Lava Falls. The river flows past a bedrock wall on river left where hydraulics form.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
180.0 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