| when | May 10 - 14, 2026 Sunday - Thursday | ||||
| where | Lee Ferry | ||||
| the Kayaks, Paddleboards and Canoes |
* Kayaks, Paddleboards and Canoes welcome. * Paddle the iconic Horseshoe Bend on Colorado River from below Glen Canyon Dam back to Lee Ferry. A backhaul boat picks us up at Lee Ferry dock, loads our paddlecraft, gear and ferries us upriver approximately 30 minutes to drop us off at a beach below the dam (dam 16 miles, Petroglyph Beach 12 miles), at which point the boat leaves. We paddle back to Lee Ferry on our own. Certain mile markers have beaches with vault toilets for breaks and lunch spots. This is in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area so National Park, Senior Passes, etc are good. Camping at Lee’s Ferry Campground, no reservations FCFS only so must arrive early to secure camping sites this is busy season. Amenities: flush toilets, shade structures, tables, fire rings on mesa with great views. Share campsites. May 10 travel day to Lee Ferry Campground. possibilities: Hike Cathedral Wash, sightsee Lonely Dell Ranch or Navajo Bridge, walk river trail, check out California Condors, sightsee hoodoos. May 11 Kayak Horseshoe Bend, backhaul leaves 8am. May 12 free day- hike TBD, fish, cornhole, campfire May 13 Paddle upriver 4 miles to Waterholes Canyon and hike in 2 miles, afternoon fishing, hiking, cornhole, campfire. May 14 Pack up, maybe go Lake Powell and paddle to Antelope Canyon or Lake Powell? Backhaul boat limited to 6 people, max length 14 foot for boats. Boats ferried upright on stern. $85 for backhaul when have own paddlecraft Kayak/paddleboard rentals available for additional fee May adjust schedule due to weather or groups eagerness. Required: • Life Jacket and whistle • At least 2 liters of water per day • Hat, sunblock, sunglasses • Lunch and snacks • Camping gear Recommended: • Rain poncho • Camera • Change of dry clothes |
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| distance | 9 - 16 miles daily | ||||
| time | 4-5 hours, depending on how many times we stop | ||||
| EC | no elevation change | ||||
| elevation | 3,100 feet | ||||
| type | What ever we decide for the day | ||||
| starting/ ending at | Lee Ferry. | ||||
| rating | "C" Rate yourself as a kayaker. | ||||
| dogs allowed | no | ||||
| cost | Share campground cost. National/senior passes accepted. Sharing gas expenses with the driver. The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
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| weather | Marble Canyon | ||||
| leader | You must email the leader to confirm. Mimi Tran is co-leader | ||||
| meet | Lee Ferry Campground Sunday. | ||||
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