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Rapid NV Class III-

Nankoweap Rapid (3)

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
Nankoweap Rapid (3)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

A long rapid with some waves and holes on the right and a drier line if you stay to the inside on the right. There are some good camps on river right that are popular for the access they provide to the Nankoweap Granaries, one of the classic hikes of the Grand Canyon.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III-
Mile Marker
52.4 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