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How to Plan an Overnight Kayaking Trip on Lake Powell. Lake Powell, a 200 mile long reservoir on the Utah/Arizona border was filled in the 1960s following the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River. The most common way to cruise Lake Powell is by houseboat. Slot Canyons North Lake Powell East Sevenmile Canyon East Sevenmile Canyon Short, branched ravine in a remote location on the north side of Lake Powell, near Bullfrog Marina - two forks with generally shallow narrows, both dropping steeply down to the lake.

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Spectacular reservoir (Lake Powell) extending 186 miles along the Colorado River, bordered by red rock cliffs and sandy beaches, with innumerable narrow tributaries. Very popular both for developed recreation and off-trail exploration. Developed areas are Bullfrog, Halls Crossing, Hite and Page
Page (AZ)
36.935, -111.483 (Glen Canyon Dam)
All year, though summers are very hot
Lake Powell is the second largest man-made lake in the US and without doubt the most scenic, stretching 186 miles across the red rock desert from Page, Arizona to Hite, Utah. It began filling in 1963 following the completion of a dam across the Colorado River near the south end of Glen Canyon, and was not completely full until 1980. In 1972 Lake Powell and the surrounding countryside was incorporated into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and since then visitation has increased steadily.
 What makes the lake so memorable is the contrast between the deep clear blue waters and the surrounding landscape - stark red sandstone rocks with little or no vegetation, the innumerable steep remote side canyons, and the spires, ridges and buttes that once stood high above the Colorado, but now form cliffs at the lakeside or are semi-submerged as small islands. Lake Powell has become a major center for many leisure activities, principally fishing, water sports, hiking and houseboating.
Access to Lake Powell and Glen Canyon by road is very limited. Activities are concentrated at the western edge, near Page, where various beaches, resorts, marinas and campsites are found along the shoreline, with every necessary facility available in town. At the far northeast end of the lake there are basic services and a few tracks leading to the water at Hite, though decreasing water levels in recent years have left this village quite far from the shoreline. The only other paved approach roads are to the Bullfrog and Halls Crossing marinas two thirds of the way up the lake, which are opposite each other and linked by a car ferry.
Apart from these four locations, various long dirt tracks lead to places along the lakeshore but these are generally only suitable for four wheel drive vehicles, although normal cars can drive along the Smoky Mountain Road, north of Lake Powell near the western end. This allows access to some beaches, before the road turns north towards Escalante.

Glen Canyon Hiking


There are very few maintained paths in the 1.25 million acres of Glen Canyon NRA; otherwise, hiking is off-trail, visiting narrow canyons, overlooks of the lake, hoodoos and other eroded formations.
Maintained Paths
Horseshoe Bend
★★★★★Horseshoe Bend, one of the most photographed places in Arizona, is a deeply entrenched meander of the Colorado River, part of the short section of Glen Canyon that remains intact
Spencer Trail
★★★★★Relatively short but steep path that climbs the red Kayenta and Navajo sandstone cliffs forming the lower end of Glen Canyon, just north of Lees Ferry

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Blue Pool Wash
★★★★★Minor drainage with a short narrows section through light colored Entrada sandstone, interrupted by several chokestones and dryfalls
Bullfrog Bay Canyon
★★★★★Short, shallow, pebble-floored canyon leading to Bullfrog Bay on the north side of Lake Powell
Cathedral Wash
★★★★★Short, curving tributary; photogenic passageways through potmarked, multilayered rocks
Davis Gulch
★★★★★Testing narrows with many chokestones and tight sections requiring downclimbing - at the upper end of a canyon that becomes much wider and deeper
East Sevenmile Canyon
★★★★★Remote ravine leading to a fine view of Lake Powell; two forks, both with short slots, dropping off steeply down to the lake
Fall Creek and the Echo Pass Trail
★★★★★Rarely explored Glen Canyon tributary on the Navajo Reservation, linking with a disused trail to a pass through the Echo Peaks
Ferry Swale Canyon
★★★★★Red-walled, west-side tributary of the intact section of Glen Canyon (below the dam); forms a short narrows section at the lower end, and gives a fine view of the Colorado River
Llewellyn Gulch
★★★★★Beautiful, secluded canyon that starts beneath the red cliffs of Fiftymile Point and meets Lake Powell, forming nice, slot-like passageways in the upper part, and a wider gorge lower down
Neon Canyon
★★★★★Long slot canyon, requiring ropes to explore fully, but ending at the more accessible 'Golden Cathedral', a beautiful natural amphitheater formed by overhanging cliffs streaked with desert varnish, containing a triple natural bridge
Rock Canyon
★★★★★Fairly short, north-side tributary of the Colorado River/upper Lake Powell; a good deep slot giving way to shallower, less enclosed narrows, before a high dryfall
Smith Fork
★★★★★Good narrows through Navajo sandstone, in a secluded, rarely visited drainage leading to Lake Powell
Stateline Canyon
★★★★★Short, shallow but quite photogenic and easily explored slot canyon, reached by a short walk from US 89, and ending at Lake Powell
Stud Horse Point
★★★★★Cliff-lined mesa overlooking the west end of Lake Powell, with hoodoos and other eroded rock formations along the rim, and short slot canyons at the base
Swett Creek
★★★★★The southernmost Trachyte Creek tributary; a long drainage that forms shallow narrows in the upper section, giving way to a deeper gorge lower down

There are many other narrow canyons close to the NRA, including those near Page, North Wash, Trachyte Creek, White Canyon and the Escalante River.

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Page
Page is the only town anywhere near Lake Powell with accommodation. One of the top rated hotels is Holiday Inn Express Page, a recently constructed (2014) property located on the west side of town along Lake Powell Blvd; adjacent to a shopping center with several restaurants, directly opposite Lake Powell Golf Course, half a mile from Wal-Mart and one mile from the edge of Glen Canyon - an easy walk over flat, sandy desert.
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The most visited slot canyon in the Southwest, located on the Navajo Reservation just outside the NRA
Marina, campground and other facilities serving the northeast side of Lake Powell; plenty of shoreline access points
The dam that created Lake Powell in 1963; viewable on free guided tours. Also location of the main NRA visitor center
Remote marina 100 miles from Page, linked to the north shore by a ferry. Surrounded by vast areas of red slickrock
Hite is a tiny village at the far east end of the lake, surrounded by magnificent rocky landscapes
Next to Glen Canyon Dam, Page is the main base for visitors to Lake Powell and has many recreational facilities in town or nearby
Scenic, unpaved road giving access to parts of the north shore of Lake Powell, and to much remote desert country beyond
Park Map - map of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell
Photograph Galleries:
  • Page, Smoky Mountain Road, Hite, Halls Crossing
360 Degree Panoramas:
  • UT 95 near Hite, Hite Overlook, Lake near Halls Crossing, Stanton Canyon near Bullfrog

Glen Canyon/Lake Powell is part of the Colorado River, Grand Canyon and Grand Circle itineraries


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Boating

Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is one of the premier boating destinations in the world. Wahweap is the most active center for boat excursions on Lake Powell, including the popular trip to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, but several other marinas and launch points exist. In addition to power boats and houseboats, kayaks and sailboats also enjoy the waters of Lake Powell. No boat? No problem because boats and other boating equipment are available for rent. See our Boating Guide for more information on the boating opportunities on Lake Powell.

Scenic Driving

There are several roads that traverse the area and offer superb scenic driving opportunities.

Glen Canyon Dam
As you drive southeast of the town of Big Water on U.S. 89 toward Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the views open up. The landscape here looks like the Monument Valley area of southeastern Utah: flat desert dotted with eroded mesas and spires.

Burr Trail
This un-paved route is mostly outside Glen Canyon National Recreation Area but has several miles inside the boundary as the road nears Bullfrog. In dry weather it is accessible to passenger cars. Learn more

Hole in the Rock Road
This un-paved road is due north of the lake and mostly within the recreation area, but requires four-wheel drive and backcountry driving experience. Learn more

Attractions

Fishing

Fishing in Lake Powell is superb and varied. Numerous species of fish can be pursued and supplies can be purchased at local marinas. For a complete description of the fishing opportunities on Lake Powell, check out our Fishing Guide.

Hiking

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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is not known for developed, maintained hiking trails. However, off-trail hiking is available just about everywhere. Just bring plenty of water and navigation tools. Read our list of top hikes in Lake Powell

Southern Utah is also renowned for its more technical hikes through slot canyons. Here's an introduction to the canyoneering of the area.