Arizona whitewater - Colorado River, Coconino/ Mohave County

Coconino/ Mohave county, Lees Ferry to Lake Mead section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-V     230 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Arizona and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Lees Ferry to Lake Mead section of Colorado River in Coconino/ Mohave County is 230 miles long and it is classified as a class I-V section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have
    people coming from far and near. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Lees Ferry to Lake Mead section is the only paddling section along
Colorado River.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summertime months at Colorado River highs are regularly in the 90's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Colorado River sink into the 20's. Hundred and Forty Mile Canyon is a perfect place to stop by close by, and some out of the ordinary geology is available here, Keyhole Natural Bridge is right here.
Don't leave
 
Colorado River without first paying a visit to Fishtail Rapids. Colorado River is pretty dried up regularly; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most while June is frequently the driest month.

Colorado River, Lees Ferry to Lake Mead road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-V
Length: 230 miles
Average Gradient: 9 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.93777
Longitude: -111.51417

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.84305
Longitude: -113.60445

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Current weather conditions at Colorado River, Arizona
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Local climate location: PIPE SPRINGS NATL MON 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Colorado River.
 Ski Areas Near Colorado River:
Williams, Arizona , 70 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Brian Head, Utah , 75 miles away, 1707 vertical feet
Arizona Snowbowl, Arizona , 83 miles away, 2300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Colorado River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GRAND CANYON, Grand Canyon , 35 miles away
The Grand Hotel, Grand Canyon , 35 miles away
Red Feather Lodge, Grand Canyon , 35 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Kanab (At Coral Cliffs), Ut, Kanab , 36 miles away
Comfort Inn Kanab, Kanab , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Colorado River:
Indian Hollow Campground, Coconino County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Colorado River:
Indian Hollow-Thunder Springs Trail Twenty-three, Coconino County , 7 miles away,  20.4 hiking miles, 5805 feet elevation difference
Havasupai Trail Thirty, Coconino County , 14 miles away,  11.8 hiking miles, 2182 feet elevation difference
Bass Trail, Coconino County , 17 miles away,  22.6 hiking miles, 6116 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Colorado River:
Pipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia - AZ , 31 miles away
Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon - AZ , 35 miles away

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