How many rapids are in the Grand Canyon?

The entire Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, featuring 250 rapids, averaging nearly one a mile. You'll want to run the river when the days are hot enough to thaw you out from dousing in big rapids. Even wearing rain suits, you'll get soaked repeatedly, which is exhilarating.



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Level of Difficulty: Class IV / Intermediate The Grand Canyon is rated Class IV with few Class V rapids and numerous Class I – III rapids as well.

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Located in the Grand Canyon, Bright Angel Trail sees more rescues and 911 calls than any other trail in the state and is considered the most dangerous hike in the Grand Canyon. Between its length, elevation, and lack of shade, this popular hike is a perfect storm of perilous factors.

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From the top of the Seven Devils Mountains to the deepest part of the Snake River, Hells Canyon is nearly 8,000 feet deep. That's almost 2,000 feet deeper than the famous Grand Canyon in Arizona.

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Cherry Creek—Upper Tuolumne, California A whopping 15 Class V rapids punish paddlers from mid-summer to September, because the high flows of spring make Cherry Creek too dangerous. Be prepared for drops, undercurrents and lots of boulders on this tough and technical section.

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The Class 1-10 system that is used in the Grand Canyon roughly parallels Classes I-V on the International Scale of River Difficulty (ISRD).

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The Yellowstone River is classified as Class II-III rapids from Yellowstone National Park to Paradise Valley (the first 18 miles of legally navigable whitewater on the Yellowstone River).

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Hike the Rim Trail, on the Grand Canyon South Rim This 13 mile trail runs along Hermit Road and can easily be accessed from multiple shuttle bus stops. The Rim Trail provides the perfect family friendly hiking trails, as you can choose how far you'd like to go.

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Considered the premiere hike in the Grand Canyon, the Bright Angel Trail to Indian Garden is one of the most popular in the park. This 8.8 mile, 2,080 feet elevation gain out-and-back takes you past 2 billion years of geology and rock towers made of layers of red, rust, rose, and white.

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Air pollution has routinely drifted into the canyon from metropolitan areas and nearby coal-fired power plants, affecting visibility from scenic vistas. Water in some streams has been tainted with fecal coliform from trespass cattle and from human waste.

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The deepest part of the Grand Canyon is 6,000 feet (1,829 meters). The average depth is 1 mile or 5,280 feet (1,609 meters).

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The Lower Canyon not only boasts the highest concentration of Class IV rapids, but it also includes Lava Falls and Crystal Rapid, the two highest-rated rapids in the Colorado River.

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