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Rapid NV Class III+

Unkar Rapid (6)

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
Unkar Rapid (6)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Formed by the outwash of the Unkar Delta that extends into the river from the right. The line varies with flow but generally stay to the center avoiding, or punching, features along the way that are created by rocks on the right and on the left. The Unkar Delta (pull out above the rapid on the right) is a fun stop to explore the canyon's prehistoric history where a couple short loop trails take you through an area with several artifacts.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
72.7 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