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Rapid NV Class III

Zoroaster Rapid (5)

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

Monitor this Rapid
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
Zoroaster Rapid (5)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Zoroaster Rapid features a technical boulder garden with multiple tight channels and potential undercut rocks that require precise navigation. Paddlers should be prepared for powerful lateral waves and a complex entry that demands quick maneuvering to avoid potential hydraulic traps and rocky obstructions. Scouting from river right is recommended to identify the cleanest line through this challenging Class III rapid.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
85.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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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