All Grand Canyon Rapids. Below we have rapids, access points and major features listed mile-by-mile with videos for some of our favorite Colorado River Rapids. Here are links to the rapids of the Upper, Lower, Western and Diamond sections.

The following is a list of major rapids and other notable features on the Colorado River through Marble Canyon and Grand Canyon below Glen Canyon Dam, in order of their position downstream of Lee's Ferry.Ratings are given for how difficult the rapid is to navigate by whitewater raft or other water craft. The Grand Canyon section of the Colorado River, like several other big-water Western ...

Comprehensive, mile by mile rafting guide and map of the Grand Canyon through the Colorado River. Rapids, camps, POIs and more. 100's of photos. GPS locations.

Oct 2, 2019 · Grand Canyon Whitewater rafts always launch from Lees Ferry which marks river mile 0 and the beginning of the Grand Canyon National Park. All of our rafts then go at least 225 miles downstream, some even a bit farther to another take-out point called Pearce Ferry. Along the way, the Colorado River boasts over 80 big water rapids!

May 17, 2017 · These provide great and smooth hikes to the river, but a less traveled, and possibly more rewarding- since you end at one of the fiercest rapids- is the hike down the Hermit Trail to Granite Rapids. Granite Rapids is so loud that visitors can hear it from the rim of the Canyon on quiet days.

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May 27, 2024 · Nestled within the colossal expanse of Grand Canyon National Park lies a trail less traveled, a pathway to solitude, wonder, and unparalleled natural beauty. The Hermit Trail, a hidden gem within this iconic landscape, offers intrepid adventurers a chance to delve deeper into the heart of one of the world’s most awe-inspiring wonders.

Dec 11, 2024 · The Grand Canyon’s Colorado River hosts an extraordinary sequence of rapids ranging from gentle riffles to heart-pounding Class 8-10 challenges. Spanning approximately 280 miles, these rapids offer an unparalleled whitewater experience, with each mile presenting unique geological formations, water dynamics, and navigational challenges that ...

Full Canyon Expedition (8-14 Days): Raft all 277 miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, exploring iconic rapids and side canyons. Helicopter-Take-Out at Whitmore Wash (6-11 Days): Raft the first 188 miles of the Colorado River in Grand Canyon.

The 8 and 9 day motorized expeditions down the Colorado River cover all 280 miles of the Grand Canyon from Lee’s Ferry to Lake Mead. You’ll have the opportunity to hike in many beautiful side canyons with cascading waterfalls, natural swimming pools, and lush vegetation.