What are the rapids like?
There are roughly 160 rapids between Lee’s Ferry and Diamond Creek. However, these rapids only account for about 9 percent of the total distance. There is a lot of flat water between the rapids. The Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is considered a class III river with some class IV rapids. However, the rapids are rated on a 1-10 scale as opposed to the more traditional 1-6 scale. Some of the more well-known rapids on the upper half of the river include Hance(8-10), Sockdologer(8-9), Unkar(6-7) and House Rock(7-9). The lower includes Crystal(10), Lava(10), Horn Creek(8-10), and Hermit(8-9).
