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 Paddler input for Colorado River, Arizona: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Colorado River, Arizona Local climate location: PIPE SPRINGS NATL MON 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GRAND CANYON, Grand Canyon 35 miles away The Grand Canyon Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites features 164 guest rooms and a 32 suite room annex. Free in-room high speed Internet access is available. We are entirely a non-smoking hotel. The H... The Grand Hotel, Grand Canyon 35 miles away Guests of The Grand Hotel enjoy gateway access to Grand Canyon National Park and a variety of recreational activities. The lodge, built in 1998, features the classic architecture and decor of America'... Red Feather Lodge, Grand Canyon 35 miles away The Grand Canyon Red Feather Lodge is located one mile from the south rim of Grand Canyon National Park in the small town of Tusayan. We offer a motel and hotel section. The motel has two floors with ...   All Arizona Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Arizona. Books about whitewater paddling on Colorado River, Arizona List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Colorado River, Arizona. Find a whitewater outfitter in Arizona Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Flagstaff, Arizona Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Flagstaff, Arizona, the metro area neareast to Colorado River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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