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Rapid UT Class II

Rapid 9

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 9
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Rapid 9 is a straightforward Class II rapid in the Colorado River's Cataract Canyon, featuring a clean central line with moderate waves and minimal technical challenges. Paddlers should maintain a direct course through the center of the rapid, avoiding potential side obstacles, and remain alert for water level variations that could slightly alter the rapid's character.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
7.7 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