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Grand Canyon
3 Day Expedition
Lower Granite Gorge

Mile 216-264 - Lower Granite Gorge

The canyon closes in again as a gorge one last time for almost fifty miles. As with the gorges above, the river picks up speed and the rapids become larger and more frequent throughout the Lower Gorge.

Upper Gorge Grand Canyon

Upper Grand Canyon Mile by Mile »

The upper Grand Canyon, as traveled by Western's 6 or 7 day expedition begins at Lees Ferry (mile 0) and finishes at Whitmore Wash (mile 188)

See Lower Grand Canyon