Marble Canyon Colorado River
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.
Marble canyon colorado river. Route 89a us 89a over marble canyon between bitter springs and jacob lake allowing travel into a remote region north of. Dale shaun took over marble canyon outfitters in january of 2019. Upper colorado river basin regularly experiences significant year to year hydrologic variability. Marble canyon outfitters at lee s ferry is operated by dale gauthier and shaun riding.
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 lodge hwy 89a marble canyon arizona 86036 united states phone. 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. Wonderful views of the colorado river marble canyon and the vermilion cliffs from the deck of the old navajo bridge.
65 reviews 4 of 13 things to do in marble canyon. We aim to provide excellent customer service to all those looking for quality rentals as well as low prices to keep them coming back time and time again. The grand canyon officially begins below this confluence. 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.
The original open spandrel steel arch bridge is 834 feet long with the roadway 18 feet wide and 467 feet above the canyon floor. 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. It was opened in 1929 and replaced in 1995. Upper colorado river basin hydrology.
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. Things to do in marble canyon. 1 800 726 1789 take a break from the hassles of modern life and return to simple traditional living.
The key location in marble canyon is lee s ferry where river runners launch their boats for excursions on the. Lee s ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through marble canyon and then onward to the grand canyon.