Marble Canyon Grand Canyon National Park

Unfortunately the canyon s days are numbered as a tourist spot for boating and rafting.

Marble canyon grand canyon national park.

We hiked the cathedral wash trail down to the colorado river in marble canyon this past spring. Marble canyon marks the western boundary of the navajo nation. Continuing west the action moderates slightly not in intensity as much as in frequency but the sights continue to unfurl at a relentless pace. Its just down the lee s ferry road a bit however starting at the trail head the entire trail down to the colorado river is actually part of grand canyon national park so it s technically probably off limits until the shutdown ends.

Overlooking the colorado river and within walking distance to the navajo bridge you are uniquely situated to explore an area rich in scenic beauty. It had then been a part of the grand canyon national park. Grand canyon national park located in northwestern arizona is the 15th site in the united states to have been named a national park the park s central feature is the grand canyon a gorge of the colorado river which is often considered one of the wonders of the world the park which covers 1 217 262 acres 1 901 972 sq mi. 4 926 08 km 2 of unincorporated area in coconino and mohave.

In 1975 the former marble canyon national monument which followed the colorado river northeast from the grand canyon to lee s ferry was made part of grand canyon national park. There are signs there near the trail head to tell you that you are. Marble canyon is also well known for the navajo bridge where us highway 89a crosses the colorado river. Grand canyon area map there is only one way to cross the colorado river by automobile and that is 137 miles 231 km from the south rim village at marble canyon az via the navajo bridge a few miles downstream from lees ferry where the canyon is only 400 feet 122 m wide.

By the time the river deposits you in lake mead. 1 800 726 1789 take a break from the hassles of modern life and return to simple traditional living. The place is called so due to its colorful rocks that look like a marble. The cliffs below the glen canyon dam and the picturesque colorado river make the entire place look magical.

In fact monument status had been held by the canyon for many years but was revoked in 1975. Colorado river rapid marble canyon grand canyon national park. Scenic marble canyon lodge is situated upon the closest private ground to the northern edge of the grand canyon national park.