| Put In: |
Diamond Creek |
| Take Out: |
South Cove |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
, Class III
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| Gradient: |
Variable depending on lake height |
| Run Length: |
71 miles |
| Current Streamflow |
11900 cfs @ 03/21/2010 09:30 PM - COLORADO RIVER ABOVE DIAMOND CREEK NR PEACH SPRING, reading taken from USGS
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| Streamflow Comments: |
The Colorado River through the Grand Canyon is very dam controlled from Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell. The flows fluctuate greatly each day. |
| Season Comments: |
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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| Permit: |
The NPS requires you to apply for a permit. Checkout the National Park Service Website for more info. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,ww canoe,raft,canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Hualapai Tribe and National Park Service |
| Wilderness: |
Yes but you will encounter motorized rigs especially as you approach Lake Mead. |
| Camping on River: |
Yes. |
| Location: |
In the Canyon Country (AZ), 270 miles North of Phoenix |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put In: Diamond Creek can be reached by taking US 89 to Flagstaff and turning west onto I-40. Continue for about 70 miles and get off at Seligman (exit 123). Take Arizona Highway 66 west for about 40 miles to the town of Peach Springs and turn right onto Diamond Creek Road (unpaved). Follow this road to the river; about 22 miles.
Take Out: From I-15 near St George Utah, head south on I-15. Take exit 93 for NV-169 and head south. This road turns into Northshore Rd/NV-167. Turn left at Callville Bay Rd and follow signs to boat ramp.
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