After pushing off from your designated spot, the rest of the day is yours, and you’ll want to maximize every moment you can. The gentle current of this rapid-free stretch of the Colorado River will carry you to natural delights such as lush hanging gardens, riparian sanctuaries populated by big horn sheep, mule deer, herons, and egrets, and sandstone walls that rise over 1,000’ as you coast along on the crystal clear waters. A California Condor may even pay a visit! The silence will only be interrupted by the splash of your paddles, the occasional surge of a boat motor, and possibly the cry of a hawk diving for a fish.
Want to extend your journey into an unforgettable overnight adventure? Bring your tent, sleeping bag, and provisions – you are welcome to camp at one of 5 designated campsites along the river, no permit or reservation required. Like to fish? Bring your Arizona fishing license, your favorite fishing rod, and hip waders – this stretch of the Colorado River is home to some hardy specimens of rainbow trout, brown trout, sunfish, and striped bass (limits, quotas, and/or catch-and-release policies may apply to some species of fish, see Glen Canyon Fishing Regulations for more details).