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Rapid UT Class I

Lower Palmer Canyon Rapid

Colorado - 18. Colorado/Green Confluence to Hite Marina (Cataract Canyon) (UT)

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Gauge Conditions
Colorado River at Gypsum Canyon near Hite, UT Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Lower Palmer Canyon Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Lower Palmer Canyon Rapid presents a mellow Class I passage with minimal technical challenges, making it a straightforward stretch through the canyon. Paddlers can expect a relatively smooth transit with gentle water movement and few obstacles, though standard river awareness and line selection remain important. The rapid offers a brief but scenic segment within the larger Cataract Canyon environment of the Colorado River.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
21.3 mi
Directions
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18. Colorado/Green Confluence to Hite Marina (Cataract Canyon)
Colorado
IV-V 48.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater