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Rapid NV Class III

North Canyon Rapid (5)

Colorado - 19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead · NV

American Whitewater 36.6300, -111.7635

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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
North Canyon Rapid (5)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Read and run rapid formed by the outwash from North Canyon that comes in on river right. The side canyon here is a good hike and a popular first hiking stop for many groups.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
20.8 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