Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Rapid NV Class II

185 Mile Rapid (2)

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
185 Mile Rapid (2)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
185 Mile Rapid presents a straightforward Class II challenge with moderate wave trains and scattered boulder gardens requiring attentive navigation. Paddlers should be prepared to read the water and make quick line adjustments to avoid potential hydraulic features near mid-channel rocks. The rapid offers a relatively clean descent with no major mandatory moves, but maintaining situational awareness and precise boat positioning is key to a smooth run.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
185.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
19. Lee's Ferry to Lake Mead
Colorado
III-IV 300.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater