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Rapid UT Class III-

Diversion Rapid

Dolores - 07. Gateway to Colorado River (UT) (UT)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 250.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Minimum flows are 250 cfs for canoes/kayaks/inflatables, 800 cfs for small rafts to 14 ft., 1000 cfs for large rafts to 18 ft.

Photo
Diversion Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The first significant rapid from the Gateway launch. Most people choose to run this one far left to avoid some of the metal obtrusions sticking out on river right.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III-
Mile Marker
3.8 mi
Directions
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07. Gateway to Colorado River (UT)
Dolores
II+(IV) 31.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater