Onion Creek Rapid
Onion Creek Rapid
Onion Creek Rapid is the first rapid encountered on the popular "Moab Daily" section of the Colorado River, located where Onion Creek enters the Colorado near Fisher Towers.
This Class I-II rapid is generally easiest on the left side and quickly gives way to flat water, making it suitable for beginners and families on day trips.
The rapid is accessible from Hittle Bottom put-in, approximately 13 miles upstream from the Take-Out Beach takeout.
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