Marble Canyon Ferry River

We move small boats from the launch ramp at lees ferry the beginning of the grand canyon 15 miles up the colorado river to just below the glen canyon dam that creates lake powell.

Marble canyon ferry 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. A paved road leads 5 miles 8 km to the ferry area. Marble canyon outfitters at lee s ferry is operated by dale gauthier and shaun riding. Route 89a us 89a over marble canyon between bitter springs and jacob lake allowing travel into a remote region north of.

Kayak horseshoe bend kayak horseshoe bend is a kayak canoe paddleboard and inflatable watercraft backhaul service. Dale shaun took over marble canyon outfitters in january of 2019. 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. We have a large selection of sit on top kayaks inflatable kayaks stand up paddle boards sup and fishing boats.

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. The lees ferry junction and park entrance is in marble canyon just west of navajo bridge interpretive center. 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. Lees ferry sits at the base of vermilion cliffs national monument in one of the western united states most spectacular settings.

The grand canyon officially begins below this confluence. In the 1920s automobiles began using the ferry as a means to cross the colorado river. Construction of the bridge began in june of 1927. Lee s ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through marble canyon and then onward to the grand canyon.

Just off scenic highway 89a connecting the north and south rims of the grand canyon cliff dwellers lodge lees ferry anglers are in close proximity to several other national parks. It was recognized that it was time to find a safer more reliable way for vehicles to cross. 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 is also well known for the navajo bridge where.

It is 85 miles 125 km from the north rim of the grand canyon via hwy 89a and hwy 67. Lees ferry is 42 miles 61 km from page via hwy 89 south and hwy 89a west. A bridge site was selected 5 miles 8km downriver at marble canyon.