Marble Canyon Colorado River

It was opened in 1929 and replaced in 1995.

Marble canyon colorado river.

Marble canyon is the section of the colorado river canyon in northern arizona from lee s ferry to the confluence with the little colorado river which marks the beginning of the grand canyon. Date of experience. The grand canyon officially begins below this confluence. Navajo bridge is the name of each of a pair of steel spandrel arch bridges that cross the colorado river in the grand canyon national park near lees ferry in northern coconino county arizona united states the newer bridge of the pair carries vehicular traffic on u s.

Things to do in marble canyon. Dale shaun took over marble canyon outfitters in january of 2019. Dale has been serving as a full time fishing guide at lee s ferry for several years and shaun has years of experience fishing the colorado river and lake powell. Kayak the colorado river services as the top kayak rental service at marble canyon we stock our shop with only the best rentals on the market.

Upper colorado river basin hydrology. The original open spandrel steel arch bridge is 834 feet long with the roadway 18 feet wide and 467 feet above the canyon floor. Upper colorado river basin regularly experiences significant year to year hydrologic variability. During the 20 year period 2000 to 2019 however the unregulated inflow to lake powell which is a good measure of hydrologic conditions in the colorado river basin was above average in only 4 out of the past.

Marble canyon outfitters at lee s ferry is operated by dale gauthier and shaun riding. This is an amazing kayak trip on a flat water stretch of the colorado river with views of steep canyon walls bighorn sheep great blue herons ducks geckos wild horses and the cool clear water of the river he backhauled us up the river while giving us great information along the way showed us where to stop eat lunch hike and where to see wild horses and bighorn sheep to name a few. 65 reviews 4 of 13 things to do in marble canyon. Marble canyon lodge hwy 89a marble canyon arizona 86036 united states phone.

1 800 726 1789 take a break from the hassles of modern life and return to simple traditional living. Lee s ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through marble canyon and then onward to the grand canyon. Marble canyon is a section along the canyon of the colorado river from the glen canyon dam at lake powell page arizona to the confluence of the little colorado river. And helpful information about the river everything was as promised and made it stress free for a first time down the colorado river from glenn canyon dam to lee s ferry.

The key location in marble canyon is lee s ferry where river runners launch their boats for excursions on the. Wonderful views of the colorado river marble canyon and the vermilion cliffs from the deck of the old navajo bridge.