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Rapid NV Class IV-

Sockdolager Rapid (7)

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

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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
Sockdolager Rapid (7)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Stay to the left to avoid the hole and lateral waves at the top right. Don't get too far off the big V waves and find yourself smacked around. While the approach can be intimidating in the dark confines of the inner gorge, this rapid is relatively straightforward.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV-
Mile Marker
79.0 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