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Lees Ferry, Glen Canyon NRA


Highlights:

Historic district, ruins, canyon, Colorado River, shipwreck
Near:Marble Canyon, AZ
Scenery:
Distance:1.37 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:38 ft
Hike Time:1 hours
Difficulty:Easy
Trail Condition:OK, but a few difficult spots
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: John D. Lee -- one of the perpetrators of the Mountain Meadows Massacre -- was exiled here to serve as the operator of the only crossing servicing the Arizona Strip. This trail takes you through the historic town of Lees Ferry, past a steamship wreck, and along the upper reaches of the Grand Canyon.

Expect no shade along this route. You'll spot plenty of rusting equipment and sandstone ruins left by Lee, a mining company, and various drifters. Magnified by its proximity, the Colorado River -- which seems green from the rims -- flows deep blue indigo.

Be sure to visit the Navajo Bridges, the steel spans that replaced the primitive ferry at this point.

Trailhead:  (Lat:36.86638 Lon:-111.58638)
Trail Guides for Lees Ferry, Glen Canyon NRA:
Best Seasons: Fall, Spring,
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center, 928-355-2319
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joel Sax, who has posted  51 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
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