Grand Canyon National Park Hance Rapid - October Hance Rapid is located at the confluence of Red Canyon and the Colorado River (river mile 77.) This powerful whitewater rapid was formed by debris that washed down Red Canyon over the years during flash flood events. During the flash flood that took place in August of 2012, additional rock and debris were moved into the river channel. This recent action again has changed the shape and character of Hance Rapid. Visible on the right across the river, is a grey basalt dyke intrusion in the red-orange Hakatai Shale. Hance Rapid was named after p
Grand Canyon National Park Hance Rapid - October Hance Rapid is located at the confluence of Red Canyon and the Colorado River (river mile 77.) This powerful whitewater rapid was formed by debris that washed down Red Canyon over the years during flash flood events. During the flash flood that took place in August of 2012, additional rock and debris were moved into the river channel. This recent action again has changed the shape and character of Hance Rapid. Visible on the right across the river, is a grey basalt dyke intrusion in the red-orange Hakatai Shale. Hance Rapid was named after poineer Grand Canyon tour guide and storyteller John Hance.
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