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Rapid UT Class III

Rapid 18

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
Rapid 18
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Rapid 18 features a series of large, powerful waves and hydraulics that require precise boat positioning and momentum to navigate successfully. Paddlers should be prepared for a technical descent with potential for side-surfing in the main holes, and maintain a strong, direct line through the center of the rapid to avoid potential lateral waves and rock formations along the edges.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
12.4 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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