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GRAND CANYON

Whitewater River Run





Arizona Colorado River

Grand Canyon

Class III TO IV Difficulty

STREAMFLOW: 11,300 CFS

Runnable
81°, Sunny Then Sunny And Breezy

The Grand Canyon river run on the Colorado River is a challenging and exciting adventure for experienced rafters. The river features numerous obstacles, such as large rapids, strong currents, and submerged rocks. The difficulty of the run varies depending on the water level, with high water levels resulting in more challenging rapids. The best time of year to float this section of water is typically from May to September, with recommended cfs (cubic feet per second) ranging from 8,000 to 22,000. It is important for rafters to have proper gear and experience, as the Grand Canyon river run can be dangerous if not approached with caution.

Weather today, Sunny, with a high near 81. Breezy, with a west wind 9 to 14 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Status Runnable
Class Level III to IV
Elevation 3,123 ft
Run Length 296.0 Mi
Gradient 9 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 11300 cfs
Gauge Height 9.0 ft
Reporting Streamgage Colorado River At Lees Ferry
USGS 09380000

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Gauge Streamflow Stage
Paria River Near Kanab
USGS 09381800
6 cfs 7.8 ft
Dinnebito Wash Near Sand Springs
USGS 09401110
0 cfs 3.1 ft
Colorado River At Lees Ferry
USGS 09380000
11,300 cfs 9.0 ft
Moenkopi Wash At Moenkopi
USGS 09401260
1 cfs 17.4 ft
Colorado River Near Grand Canyon
USGS 09402500
8,960 cfs 6.8 ft
Little Colorado River Near Cameron
USGS 09402000
6 cfs 2.5 ft
Little Colorado River Abv Mouth Nr Desert View
USGS 09402300
233 cfs 5.2 ft
Snotel Site Snowpack 24hr Change

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