Rapids Grand Canyon White Water Rafting

When the rapids are large mid high water cataract canyon and all season in grand canyon we use our patented j rig raft that is more stable and offers a very fun ride.

Rapids grand canyon white water rafting.

The heritage continues today with his grandson steve hatch at the oars of this small family owned business. On your grand canyon white water rafting trip you ll experience moments of pure thrill times of absolute serenity a feeling of togetherness with your group and a deep connection with nature all of which combine to create a truly life changing experience. You can plan your trip and make reservations on our website. Whitewater rafting is a thrilling way to experience the grand canyon and whitewater rafting at grand canyon west is truly an experience like no other.

All the major rapids of the grand canyon. 4 lava falls colorado river through the grand canyon arizona. J rig raft for first timers. The grand canyon as good as it gets.

Speaking of grand canyon no best whitewater rapids list would be complete without mentioning lava falls the biggest rapid in the canyon and definitely the most fabled. Seeing that grand canyon rafting makes it to the top of the list of most thrill seekers it comes as no surprise that more than 20 000 people float through the canyon every year. The grand canyon is the only place where you will find the original pioneers of white water rafting still. Bus hatch started rafting the grand canyon in 1934 and is widely regarded as one of the forerunners of white water rafting.

Lava falls at 38 30. The chicken coop where things tend to buck a lot less. Go on a grand canyon river rafting trip with grand canyon whitewater. Second trip in 2015 can be fou.

Sit up front for the whitewater rodeo or stay back in the middle of the raft a k a. On the grand canyon the rapids are rated from 1 10 with most of the rapids falling somewhere in the 2 6 area. Many grand canyon river rafting trips depart by van from flagstaff or las vegas and put in at points like lees ferry located about 2 1 2 hours from flagstaff and about 50 miles north of the north rim entrance. There are two rapids in the grand canyon crystal rapid and lava falls which are rated 9 or 10 depending on whose guidebook you re reading.

If you have the desire to travel through the grand canyon via water there is a grand canyon river rafting trip for you. It is without a doubt that white water rafting is the best way to experience not only the grand canyon national park but the entire stretch of the colorado river. Decrease zoom level decrease zoom level decrease zoom level.