The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 500-3,000 cfs. It is rated a Class III-IV run, with a total segment mileage of approximately 10 miles.
One of the specific rapids on the run is called "The Wall," which is a Class IV rapid with a steep drop and a tight turn. Another obstacle on the run is "Pinball," which is a Class III rapid with several large boulders that create a series of channels and eddies.
There are specific regulations in place for the Whitewater River Run. All boaters must have a permit to access the river, which can be obtained through the Bureau of Land Management. Additionally, all boaters must wear a personal flotation device and carry a whistle and a throw rope.
Sources used to verify this information include the American Whitewater website and the Bureau of Land Management website.
Wind
Humidity
| Last Updated | 2026-02-07 |
| River Levels | 220 cfs (5.19 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 71% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iv |
| Elevation | ft |
| Run Length | 6.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 09402300 |
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Point Sublime
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Hermit Rapids
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Granite Rapids
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Cedar Spring
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Monument Creek
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Hermit Creek
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Begins 1 Mile Upstream From Confluence With Dragon Creek To Confluence With The Colorado River
The Base Of The Redwall To Confluence With Bright Angel Creek
Begins 1.5 Miles Upstream From Confluence With Topaz Canyon Creek To Confluence With The Colorado River
The Base Of The Redwall To Confluence With The Colorado River
Hermit Spring (Dripping Spring) To Confluence With The Colorado River