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Class II–II+ Rapid · Westwater Canyon

Little Wild Horse Rapid

The warm-up — a Class II riffle in the open flatwater miles above the gorge, run on sight. It sets the trip's rhythm before the walls close in.

Also known as: Little Wild Horse Rapid

Wild Horse is the warm-up rapid of Westwater Canyon — a Class II riffle in the upper flatwater above the main gorge. It establishes the pattern of the trip and is generally run on sight. Also recorded as Little Wild Horse Rapid.

River Mile: 124

Downstream Little Dolores Rapid