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\"Lees<\/a>Rafting Trip<\/strong> – Grand Canyon by Raft – Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek<\/p>\n

Description <\/strong>– Lees Ferry<\/h2>\n

The Grand Canyon is one of the earths true natural wonders. A place with profound beauty, history, geology, and ecology. Each year, thousands of visitors from around the world gather at the Canyon\u2019s rim to look down into its magnificent vastness. Many will also hike or ride a donkey along the trail to the canyon’s bottom. But there\u2019s no better way to really see the Canyon than to travel through it, via the Colorado River.<\/p>\n

Journeying through the Grand Canyon on your watery pathway, you will see dramatic changes as the canyon walls climb towards the sky, mesmerizing you with awesome beauty and untold years of geological history. There are\u00a0 side hikes, crystalline creeks and waterfalls, Native American history, and breathtaking scenery that can\u00a0 enrich this amazing adventure.<\/p>\n

This is one of the longest rafting trips in the US. Covering 225 river miles, this trip offers all the scenery, side canyons and whitewater excitement of canyon trip with the glories of Marble Canyon, the mysteries of the Inner Gorge, terrific side hikes and Indian ruins, crystalline creeks and waterfalls, cactus gardens and whitewater galore. You can\u00a0 explore the numerous side canyons, which crisscross this magnificent region, each having it\u2019s own unique attractions, just waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n

River Rating <\/strong>– 42 major rapids rated 5 or above on a scale of 1 to 10<\/p>\n

Number of Rapids –<\/strong> 42,\u00a0 The two most noted of the Colorado’s rapids, Crystal and Lava Falls, are both rated a 10. The intensity of all rapids naturally depends on the water level, so readings for low and high water levels may vary slightly.<\/p>\n

Minimum Age<\/strong> – 12 years<\/p>\n

Departure Dates<\/strong> – Dates vary by year, 2011 – May 21 until October 10<\/p>\n

Boat Type <\/strong>–\u00a0 Varies by outfitter, most are 18 feet inflatable rafts, holding 4 passengers and a guide.<\/p>\n

What to Bring –<\/strong><\/h2>\n