INDIAN GARDENS

River Runs Kayaking Whitewater
November 21, 2024

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2023-06-13
River Levels 30 cfs (2.14 ft)
Percent of Normal 97%
Optimal Range 400-1000 cfs
Status Too Low
Class Level IV- to IV+
Elevation 4,199 ft
Run Length 4.3 Mi
Gradient 78 FPM
Streamflow Discharge 35.4 cfs
Gauge Height 2.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage Oak Creek Near Sedona
USGS 09504420

The Indian Gardens river run in Arizona is a 5-mile section of the Colorado River that is great for intermediate to advanced river runners. This run is full of technical rapids, with obstacles such as the "Boulder Drop" and "The Wall." The best time of year to float this section is in the spring and early summer when the water levels are higher, with recommended CFS levels at 4,000-8,000. It is important to note that this section of the river is not suitable for beginners or inexperienced river runners.

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