Nevada · Unknown Co.

Colorado River

· 109 mi · Class
Optimal: 6800–20300 CFS · USGS #09421500
CFS
48.80 ft gauge height
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Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 13,546 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #09421500
Designated Water Trail · Bureau of Reclamation

The Black Canyon Water Trail is located along a rugged and remote portions of the Colorado River in Nevada and Arizona within the Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The trail begins at the base of the Hoover Dam and meanders through Black Canyon along 26 miles of the Colorado River. The trail ends at Eldorado Canyon, a historic mining area on Lake Mohave. This spectacular river setting provides unique paddling and rafting opportunities alongside wilderness. Visitors can stop at sandy beaches, colorful caves, plentiful coves and active hot springs. Desert Bighorn Sheep and other wildlif

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