Marble Canyon Overlook Grand Arizona

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.

Marble canyon overlook grand arizona.

Lee s ferry is a common launching point for river runners starting their journey through marble canyon and then onward to the grand canyon. 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. Stop here and walk over the bridge for free and watch for the condors that roost under the other bridge. Marble canyon closed to canyoneering.

This overlook is located along 89a about halfway between fredonia and marble canyon giving one incredible view of the plateau that hides vermilion cliffs unique landscapes. Grandview trail cave of the domes. From the overlook you are rewarded with scary views of unkar rapid and the unkar delta. Absolutely spectacular view of the grand canyon.

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 overlook is easy to spot as it lies at a saddle near the top of the mesa facing west. A wonderful opportunity to see an endangered species being brought back from the brink thanks to the birds of prey. Clear creek trail gcnp.

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. Dripping springs 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. In 1979 unesco declared the park a world heritage site.

By azbackpackr aug 12 2019 11 45 pm. Go through the gate and drive along the primitive high clearance 4x2 road for approximately 2 0 miles to the overlook. 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 unkar delta is a treasure of native american ruins but unfortunately is on the wrong side of the river for hikers.

Always close the gate behind you. The route encompasses dirt roads suitable for passenger vehicles in dry weather. Marble canyon overlook at navajo bridge. All of these are casual walks which will leave your mouth agape.