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Rapid UT Class I

Midway Riffle

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
Midway Riffle
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Midway Riffle is a straightforward Class I rapid in Cataract Canyon, characterized by gentle water movement and minimal technical challenges. Paddlers can expect a relatively smooth passage with small riffles and scattered rocks, requiring basic navigational skills but presenting little risk to experienced boaters. The rapid serves as a mild interlude in the canyon's more intense whitewater sections, offering a brief moment of scenic float.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
20.5 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