Little Colorado River
river, Arizona, United States
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The Little Colorado River is a river in northeastern Arizona, United States. It is approximately 300 miles (483 kilometers) long and flows northwest into the Colorado River.1
While it drains a large watershed, the Little Colorado River carries little water. This is due to the rain shadow effect on the Mogollon Rim's lee side. Consequently, it is often no more than a trickle and can be dry. The river flows into the Colorado River between Marble Canyon and the Grand Canyon.2
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