The next riffle you will encounter is the most infamous. The confluence of these rivers can also be a brilliant site when the two water sources are startlingly different colors and mix together as they move down river. This is an excellent place to get your feet wet and prepare for the larger rapids to come. 2 river miles into your trip and is called the Paria Riffle. The first notable riffle on the Lee’s Ferry to Whitmore Wash stretch is only about. Debris of some sort is built up at the confluence and causes a faster flowing, more turbulent section of water than usual – this is our riffle. Or at least warm you up for the bigger thrills.Ī riffle in the Grand Canyon occurs when a water source flows down a tributary and merges with the Colorado River. Despite their baby status, riffles usually have a rating of about 2 and can still take you for a decent ride. In the 188 river miles from Lee’s Ferry to Whitmore Wash you will encounter rapids that tip the scale on both ends, with ratings as low as 2 and up to about 8.Īn easy way to think of a riffle is like a baby version of the many more difficult rapids you’ll encounter through Grand Canyon. They are assigned a difficulty level on a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the most challenging.
What is the difference between a riffle and a rapid? Let’s explore some of the basic differences so you can be in the know before your next Grand Canyon excursion.įirst of all, whitewater sections on the Colorado River are rated differently than elsewhere. Rapid is a term you will hear over and over on your trip, but you will also hear a lesser known term referring to a different type of whitewater – a riffle. While exploring the Grand Canyon on your next Colorado River trip, you will experience the blood pumping excitement of world famous rapids like Soap Creek, Crystal, and Lava Falls.
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