Marble Canyon Overlook Grand Arizona

Marble canyon overlook at navajo bridge.

Marble canyon overlook grand arizona.

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. The overlook offers a spectacular view of marble canyon and the colorado river with the vermilion cliffs to the north and navajo mountain to the east. The route encompasses dirt roads suitable for passenger vehicles in dry weather. 1 5 miles 300 ft gain explore the cliff dwellers in marble canyon.

Dripping springs grand canyon. The overlook is easy to spot as it lies at a saddle near the top of the mesa facing west. In 1979 unesco declared the park a world heritage site. Go through the gate and drive along the primitive high clearance 4x2 road for approximately 2 0 miles to the overlook.

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. Stop here and walk over the bridge for free and watch for the condors that roost under the other bridge. Clear creek trail gcnp. Grandview trail cave of the domes.

Lee s ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through marble canyon and then onward to the grand canyon. From the marble canyon navajo bridge interpretive center drive southwest along highway 89a approximately 3 7 miles to a gated primitive road just beyond the vermilion cliffs lees ferry lodge. From the overlook you are rewarded with scary views of unkar rapid and the unkar delta. By azbackpackr aug 12 2019 11 45 pm.

Antelope canyon secret canyon waterholes canyon and canyon x are all run by local najavo s and give you access to some of the most beautiful sights in arizona. A wonderful opportunity to see an endangered species being brought back from the brink thanks to the birds of prey. Marble canyon closed to canyoneering. All of these are casual walks which will leave your mouth agape.

Waterholes canyon is a gorgeous slot canyon located just south of page arizona that empties into glen canyon. The upper part of the canyon is an easy largely non technical section that is easily accessed from highway 89 and a clear parking turno. Most of these slot tours will be between 90 minutes and two hours and will cost between 70 and 100. Absolutely spectacular view of the grand canyon.