National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Vol. 12, No. 1, 2016
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
The official newspaper
Find Your Park...
...in a vast, rugged landscape with an unparalleled spectrum of opportunities.
Feel the water as you drift the river or skim across the lake. Be awed by
expansive vistas. Seek solitude in deep grottos and hidden canyons. Ponder
age old symbols still revered by native peoples and travel in the footsteps of
explorers and pioneers. Whatever you do, make this year the one you find
your favorite ways to experience Glen Canyon.
Paved Road
Unpaved Road
RAINBOW BRIDGE NATIONAL MONUMENT
GRAND
CANYON
NATIONAL
PARK
LAKE
POWELL
SAN
JUAN
ARM
GLEN
CANYON
NATIONAL
RECREATION
AREA
CANYONLANDS
NATIONAL PARK
Bullfrog
Wahweap
Hite
Antelope
Point
Lees Ferry
Page
Ferry
Halls
Crossing
Orange
Cliffs
LAKE
POWELL
Escalante
Utah
Arizona
CAPITOL REEF
NATIONAL PARK
Alstrom
Point
Hole-in-
the-Rock
GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE
NATIONAL MONUMENT
Dangling
Rope
Marina
NAVAJO NATION
Welcome to
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Superintendent
William Shott
Park Address
P.O. Box 1507
691 Scenic View Rd
Page AZ 86040
Website Information
nps.gov/glca
nps.gov/rabr
Email: [email protected]
facebook.com/glencanyonnra
youtube.com/glencanyonnra
Park Headquarters
Open weekdays 7am-4pm
928-608-6200
928-608-6259 FAX
The National Park Service cares for the special
places saved by the American people so that all
may experience our heritage.
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Glen Canyon’s 1.25 million aCres were set aside for the national Park Service by
Congress in 1972. Its vast landscape is filled with rugged canyon lands, sandstone mesas,
rivers, and a 186-mile-long reservoir called Lake Powell. Getting from the one end of the
park to the other requires many hours by boat or by car. Most visitors find it impractical to
visit more than one district in a single trip.
Travel time from Page (one-way)
To Travel Time Miles
Lees Ferry 45 minutes 43 by road
Wahweap 10 minutes 5 by road
Antelope Point 17 minutes 13 by road
Rainbow Bridge 3 hours by boat 50 by water
Bullfrog 5 hours by car
5 hours by boat
286 by road
100 by water
Halls Crossing 4 hours 230 by road
Escalante 3.5 hours 194 by road
Hite 4 hours 226 by road
General Information
During Major John Wesley Powell’s famous 1869
expedition on the Colorado River, he noted,
“So we have a curious ensemble of wonderful
features - carved walls, royal arches, glens,
alcove gulches, mounds, and monuments. From
which of these features shall we select a name?
We decide to call it Glen Canyon.”
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Your Fee Dollars Make a Difference
Entrance fees are charged year-round.
Passes may be purchased at any entrance
station or Park Headquarters.
Glen Canyon
Passes
1 – 7 days Annual Pass
Vehicle
Entrance
$25 $50 per person
Individual
Entrance
$12 on foot or
bicycle
Boating $25 per vessel $50 per vessel
Quagga Mussels Are Present In Lake Powell
It is your responsibility to help prevent the spread.
You may be contacted by a mussel ranger.
January
Averages:
42°F/6°C
24°F/-4°C
Precip:
.47in/1.2cm
February
Averages:
51°F/11°C
30°F/-1°C
Precip:
.43in/1.1cm
March
Averages:
58°F/14°C
36°F/2°C
Precip:
.73in/1.9cm
April
Averages:
68°F/20°C
43°F/6°C
Precip:
.34in/.9cm
May
Averages:
80°F/27°C
53°F/12°C
Precip:
.43in/1.1cm
June
Averages:
91°F/33°C
62°F/17°C
Precip:
.20in/.5cm
July
Averages:
97°F/36°C
69°F/21°C
Precip:
.47in/1.2cm
August
Averages:
94°F/34°C
67°F/19°C
Precip:
.67in/1.7cm
September
Averages:
85°F/29°C
58°F/14°C
Precip:
.54in/1.4cm
October
Averages:
71°F/22°C
47°F/8°C
Precip:
.78in/2.0cm
November
Averages:
55°F/13°C
35°F/2°C
Precip:
.59in/1.5cm
December
Averages:
46°F/8°C
27°F/-3°C
Precip:
.51in/1.3cm
Weather and Climate
anchor
live wells
bilge
rollersaxle
trailer
hull
motor
storage
compartments
prop
dock lines
CLEAN. DRAIN. DRY. Everything... Every Time!
Know Before You Go
Live to Play Another Day
Don’t take safety for granted. Sadly, an average of 6 people die
every year in Glen Canyon. Keep your vacation afloat; avoid
becoming a statistic by following simple safety tips:
Carving your name in the rocks not
only ruins the experience of the next
person to visit a site, but can also
be very difficult to remove. If you
want a permanent record of your
activities in the park, we recommend
photography or social media.
If you pack it in, pack it out-- all
garbage should be removed and
the area should be left cleaner
than you found it.
Human waste should always
be packed out with a proper
sanitation device to avoid
transmitting bacteria and
disease into nearby water
sources.
Fireworks trash the landscape
with tiny pieces of paper and
debris and have the potential
to start a wildfire in dry brush.
Noise and light from fireworks
is intrusive on neighboring
camps.
A Place Worth Preserving
Glen Canyon inspires millions of visitors each year, and we must
all do our part to keep these waters and lands clean for future
generations. Not only are these acts unsightly but they are also illegal.
Beat the Heat: The extreme temperatures, elevation
changes and exposure to the sun can leave many visitors
looking for ways to beat the heat. Wear sunscreen, light-
colored clothing, and a hat for sun protection.
When thunder roars, go indoors: During a
thunderstorm, you are not safe anywhere outside. Seek
shelter in a safe building or vehicle.
Don’t swim in marinas: Electrical faults from vessels can
electrocute swimmers; boat traffic and propeller strikes
can maim or kill.
Wear it: Lifejackets can save even the most experienced
swimmers. Make sure everyone wears one.
Drink up: Poor judgment, nausea, dizziness, headaches
and even death can result from dehydration. Make sure
you drink plenty of water and replace electrolytes in this
dry desert environment. Limit alcohol and caffeine which
can lead to further dehydration in the heat.
Report A Violation Or Concern
Text your violations or concerns to:
928-614-0820. Do not call. Text only.
This is NOT an emergency number.
In an emergency, call 911 or use
Marine Band 16 to hail
National Park Service.
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Powell Watch
Are you outraged by something you saw on Lake Powell?
Let us know! One simple text can help to stop damage to
the park resources we all share.
Save Yourself Some Trouble. Recreate Responsibly
Don’t go home from this vacation in a body bag! Since the
year 2000, 70 visitors came to Glen Canyon and did not make
it home. Use common sense to keep yourself safe.
The Edge Is Right There!
Trash
Human Waste
Graffiti
Fireworks
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Disaster On The Water
A Leap To Your Death
Steer Clear Of Flash Floods
100 Years of National Parks
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Ranger
Programs
Junior Ranger Program
Enjoy learning about our
parks through Junior
Ranger programs.
Complete activities in
your Junior Ranger Activity
Book, or attend a scheduled
ranger program. See a Park
Ranger or visit a Visitor Center to learn more.
Explore • Learn • Protect
Welcome to your parks!
I am thrilled to be serving
alongside a dedicated NPS team
as the Superintendent of not just
one, but two unique National
Park Service sites. Early in my
career I worked here as a Ranger
and was overwhelmed with a
sense of discovery. It didn’t take
long to realize that this resource and community,
nestled in the heart of the Colorado Plateau, is a
very special place. If you told me 18 years ago, that
I’d have the honor to serve here again I would not
have believed it! Now I couldn’t be happier to
discover this area all over again.
This year marks the 100
th
anniversary of the
founding of the National Park Service, and we
have many events scheduled to help celebrate and
protect Glen Canyon and Rainbow Bridge. Some
of my favorite centennial programs include the new
Know Before You Go campaign, re-launch of the
True GRIT volunteer program, and the Bridging
the Gap education partnership.
I hope that you are able to take advantage of all that
these two parks have to offer. In doing so I believe
you’ll agree that these are special places. Whether
this is your first time here or you’re part of the local
landscape, I’m confident you’ll discover something
new and “Find your Park”. I know I have!
William Shott, Superintendent
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area &
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
Centennial Events
2016 Rose Parade
Virtual Float
Enrich your Glen Canyon
experience by attending a
ranger program. Current
information is available at the
visitor centers or
go.nps.gov/1ejisz
Support Your Park
Volunteer
Learn about opportunities
to become a Volunteer In
Parks (VIP) on our website
at go.nps.gov/oavukl
Glen Canyon Natural
History Association
Our cooperating
association supports
education, research,
interpretation, and visitor
services within Glen
Canyon and Rainbow
Bridge. Purchases at park
bookstores and donations
to this association directly
benefit the preservation
and stewardship of park
resources. Learn more at
www.glencanyonnha.org
Find Your Park™ + Explore Five More™ at:
WWW.PARKS100.COM
EXPLORE MORE
IN ARIZONA, NEVADA & UTAH
Celebrate the NPS Centennial
With the combined effort of over 25 parks
and organizaons in the Grand Circle area of
Arizona, Nevada and Utah; PARKS100 is
celebrang the Naonal Park Service
Centennial in a new way. We have created a
community, locally and online, to help you
explore more of our area and find all types of
parks, as well as local Centennial events,
suggested ineraries, visitor centers, and our
hidden gems.
Venture Out & Explore Five More™
Don’t miss our hidden gems! Within a short
drive of Glen Canyon Naonal Recreaon
Area (and each of our beloved naonal
parks) are five more incredible outdoor
places to explore. Make them part of your
journey...
GRAND STAIRCASE-ESCALANTE
NATIONAL MONUMENT
(45 minutes)
VERMILION CLIFFS
NATIONAL MONUMENT
(1.5 hours)
GRAND CANYON
NORTH RIM
(1.75 hours)
NAVAJO
NATIONAL MONUMENT
(2.25 hours)
RAINBOW BRIDGE
NATIONAL MONUMENT
(3 hours by boat)
Plan Your Visit Locally & Online
Page, Arizona
6 North Lake Powell Blvd.
(928) 645-9496
visitpagelakepowell.com
Kanab, Utah
78 South 100 East
(800) 733-5263
visitsouthernutah.com
“Know Before You Go”
New program to reach boaters and lake users with
safety and resource protection messages throughout
the centennial and beyond.
• Love Your Lake Community Cleanup - March 18
Keep Glen Canyon Clean and looking its birthday
best for 2016, and beyond.
• Powell Watch – all year
Report illegal and/or unsafe behaviors by text.
If you see something, say something!
• Adopt-a-Canyon –all year
Local tour and service providers are volunteering
to clean up their adopted canyon in 2016.
• Trash Tracker – Spring through Fall
The Trash Tracker program is back for a 27
th
season!
• Graffiti Removal & Intervention Team – Fall
The True GRIT program is back in action! Help to
remove graffiti around Lake Powell.
“Bridging the Gap”
Education Partnership
Local 4th graders are celebrating the centennial with
a trip to Rainbow Bridge National Monument! Learn
more about the partnership on pg. 11.
Youth Citizen Science – Bats!
Glen Canyon is partnering with Grand Canyon
Youth to engage youth citizen scientists throughout
the centennial and beyond in acoustic bat
monitoring efforts. Learn more at go.nps.gov/mtkrx9
Centennial Outreach Events
Keep an eye out for Glen Canyon park rangers at
these events throughout Arizona and Utah.
• Utah NPS Centennial Celebration – February 11-12
• National Park Week – April 16-22
• Junior Ranger Day – April 16
• Page Earth Day Celebration – April 23
• Kanab Amazing Earthfest - May
• Phoenix Airport Gallery Exhibit - opening July
• AZ NPS Centennial Celebration – August 20-21
• NPS Birthday Celebrations – August 25
• Escalante Canyons Arts Festival – September 24
• National Public Lands Day – Sept 24
• National Fossil Day – Oct 12
• Page Balloon Regatta – Nov 5
Every Kid in a Park
All 4th graders and their families get
free access to hundreds of parks, lands,
and waters for an entire year, including Glen Canyon
and Rainbow Bridge.
Find Your Historic Site
Driving on desert highways in air-conditioned
vehicles it can be hard to imagine traveling
through this desolate region without modern
amenities and paved routes. Lees Ferry offers
insight to the challenges faced by many as they
traveled and settled in this region. Over 140 years
ago, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints developed a ferry crossing
on the Colorado River. As the only location for
hundreds of miles in either direction without
steep cliffs and deep canyons, this crossing
was critical for establishing new settlements in
Arizona. Experience that history today as you
peer inside historic buildings, taste a fresh peach
from the orchard, walk the River Trail to see
relics of the past, or listen to the sounds of the
Colorado River flowing swiftly by. As you enjoy
these experiences, tread lightly to preserve this
rich history for future generations.
Hike Distance
(round trip)
Average
Time
Terrain About the trail
Easy
Lonely Dell 1 mile (1.6km) 1 hour Grassy and flat Park at the Lonely Dell parking area. Take an easy walk through the gate down the road to
the orchard, ranch and the pioneer cemetery beyond.
River Trail 2 miles
(3.2km)
1-2 hours Sandy and rocky
uneven surface
Park at the launch ramp parking area. Walk past historic buildings such as Lees Fort as
you parallel the Colorado River. Continue upstream to the site of the original cabled ferry
crossing.
Moderate
Cathedral
Wash
3 miles
(4.8km)
3 hours Rocky wash, some rock
scrambling required
Drive down the Lees Ferry Road from Highway 89A for 1.4 miles and park in the designated
pullout. Follow the road to enter the wash then go through the culvert heading downstream.
Do not hike when there is a threat of flash-flooding.
Difficult
Spencer Trail 4.4 miles
(7 km)
Half Day Rocky trail Climb 1505 feet (457.8m) up a rocky trail of switchbacks. Route-finding may be necessary.
Not recommended during summer months. Watch your step.
Activities
Hiking
Lees Ferry
Fishing on the Colorado River
Lees Ferry Campground
54 developed sites, no hook-ups, RV dump, no reservations. $18 per site/night.
Up-River Primitive Camping
Camping is permitted only in six designated sites on a first-come first-serve basis. Sites are marked
with signs and have composting toilets and fire pits. Fires are permitted only in fire pit or portable fire
pans. No wood gathering. Federal law prohibits the disturbance, defacement, or removal of historic or
archaeological sites. No additional camping fee.
Camping
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One Hour
• Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center: View the double Navajo Bridges and Marble Canyon, walk across
the historic bridge, shop the bookstore, observe California condors during spring and fall.
• Hike to Lonely Dell Ranch or River Trail, see below for more information.
Three Hours
• Hike Cathedral Wash, see below for more information.
Half Day to All Day
• Go Fishing: Fish from the shoreline or go up-river with a boat. An AZ fishing license is required.
• Hike Spencer Trail. See below for more information.
Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center
Trails are not maintained.
This is a desert. Protect yourself from the sun.
Always bring plenty of drinking water on your hike.
Cell phone coverage is spotty.
There are no restrooms on the trail.
Explore relics of pioneer life
at Lonely Dell Ranch
89A
$
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Cathedral Wash Hike
Navajo Bridge
Interpretive Center
Marble Canyon
Campground
Paria Beach
Lonely Dell Ranch
Lees Fort
River Trail
Launch Ramp
Paria
Canyon
Colorado River
Paria River
Lees Ferry
Balanced Rocks
North
Boat launch
NO PWCs allowed
Hike trailhead
Wayside exhibit
Visitor information
No boats past
this point
without permit
Hiking Trail
Legend
Paved Road
RV Dump station
$
Entrance Station
Fish with license
?
One Hour
• Carl Hayden Visitor Center (hours vary): Exhibits, movies, ranger programs (summer only), bookstore.
• Glen Canyon Dam Tour: 45 minutes, $5.00 per person. Call for times: 928-608-6072.
• Go to Dam Overlook see Hikes page 7 for more information.
• Drive to Wahweap Overlook or Lakeshore Drive.
• Antelope Canyon Boat Tour: 1 hour. For reservations call Antelope Point Marina: 928-608-4477.
Two Hours
• Hike to the Hanging Garden (Guided walk offered in the summer. Check Carl Hayden Visitor Center for schedule) or Horseshoe Bend, see Hikes page 7.
• Antelope Canyon Boat Tour: 1 ½ hours. Tours begin in the lobby of the Lake Powell Resort Lodge at the Wahweap Marina. For reservations call: 928-645-2433.
Three Hours
• Canyon Adventure Boat Tour: 3 hours. Tours begin in the lobby of the Lake Powell Resort Lodge at the Wahweap Marina. For reservations call: 928-645-2433.
Half to All Day
• Hike Wiregrass Canyon, see Hikes page 7 for more information.
• Visit Rainbow Bridge National Monument, see page 11 for more information.
• Rent a Boat or Kayak and Explore Lake Powell: For reservations call Antelope Point Marina: 928-645-5900, or Lake Powell Resort Boat Rentals: 928-645-1078.
• Smooth Water Raft Trip below the dam: For reservations call Colorado River Discovery: 888-522-6644.
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Antelope
Point Marina
Lone Rock
Wahweap
Overlook
Carl Hayden
Visitor Center
Glen Canyon Dam
Hanging Garden Trail
Dam Overlook
NPS
Headquarters
LeChee
Horseshoe
Bend
Overlook
Wahweap
AZ
UT
Lees Ferry
Lake Powell
Colorado River
Lower Antelope Canyon
Navajo Tribal Park
Upper Antelope Canyon
Navajo Tribal Park
Lonely Dell
Ranch
Haul Rd
Lake Powell Blvd
Coppermine Rd
Castle Rock Cut
Uplake
Lake Powell Resort
Lakeshore Drive
Wahweap
South
Wahweap
North
Powell Museum
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$
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North
Park Boundary
Trailhead
Entrance/Fee Station
$
Area Information
Lake Access
Point of Interest
Marina Services
Camping
Primitive Camping
Paved Roads
Launch Ramp
Fuel Dock
Legend
Page Wahweap Antelope Point
Activities
Wahweap Overlook Kayak Lake PowellTour Glen Canyon Dam
Travel time from Carl Hayden Visitor Center
To Driving Time Miles (km)
Antelope Canyon 10 minutes 8.5 (13.7)
Antelope Point 17 minutes 13 (20.9)
Dam Overlook 5 minutes 1.5 (2.4)
Horseshoe Bend 10 minutes 5 (8)
Lone Rock Beach 15 minutes 8 (12.9)
Page 5 minutes 2 (3.2)
Wahweap Marina 10 minutes 5 (8)
Wahweap Overlook 10 minutes 3 (5)
Hike Distance
(round-trip)
Average
Time
Terrain About the trail
Easy
Dam
Overlook
940 ft (286m) 30 minutes
to 1 hour
Walk down stairs and
over sandstone
From Carl Hayden Visitor Center drive south 1.5 miles (2.4km) on Hwy 89, turn right on
Scenic View Road. Turn right on first road to parking area. Descend a flight of stone steps
to the canyon rim for a wide angle view of the Glen Canyon Dam and the Colorado River.
Hanging
Garden
1 mile
(1.6km)
1 hour
minimum
Rocky and sandy From Carl Hayden Visitor Center, turn south on Hwy 89 and proceed across Glen Canyon
Bridge. Turn left one half mile (0.8km) east on Hwy 89. Trailhead is 500 yards down dirt
road. Hike over sand and slick rock to a cool alcove seep spring. Open: sunrise to sunset.
Moderate
Horseshoe
Bend
1.5 miles
(2.4km)
1 hour
minimum
Sandy hill, rocky, uneven
ground. Caution:
dangerous drop-off, no
railings
From Carl Hayden Visitor Center turn south on Hwy 89. Approximately 5 miles (8km)
on U.S. Hwy 89, just south of highway marker 545, turn right into the parking area. Glen
Canyon Follow the trail to cliff edge for a remarkable view of the Colorado River. Hike
during cooler times of day. Wear appropriate shoes for hiking.
Difficult
Wiregrass
Canyon
6 miles
(9.7km)
Half day Sandy wash, some rock
scrambling required
From the Carl Hayden Visitor Center, drive north on Hwy 89 for 15.3 miles (24.6km). In Big
Water, UT, turn right (opposite from the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument
visitor center) onto Ethan Allen Rd for 0.3 mile (0.5km) then right on NPS road 230.
After about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), there will be a sign marking the trailhead. Proceed into
the canyon, then hike as far as you can go, turn around, and come back. View excellent
examples of erosional processes including a slot canyon, hoodoos, and two natural
bridges. Hike during the cooler hours of the morning. Do not enter narrow canyons when
thunderstorms are forecast.
Hiking
RV Park Reservations: lakepowell.com, 1-800-528-6154
Fire grills, tables, restrooms, showers, laundry, store, dump station, potable water. Pets are allowed on leash.
The beach, picnic area and amphitheater are nearby. Can accommodate RVs up to 70 feet long.
Wahweap 139 full hook-up sites
6 group sites with shade shelters, no hook-ups
Campground No reservations, maximum two vehicles per site. Rates: lakepowell.com
Wahweap 112 tent sites - some sites are large enough for an RV up to 40 feet
9 walk-in tent sites - must carry equipment from parking area
Primitive Camping No reservations, maximum two vehicles per site. $14 per vehicle/night
Outdoor showers, microflush, vault toilets, and RV dump (not available year round).
Lone Rock Beach Drive to the lake and camp on the beach. Be aware of soft sandy areas. It is easy to get
a vehicle stuck in the sand. There is a designated off-road vehicle (ORV) play area.
Lodging Reservations: lakepowell.com, 1-800-528-6154
Wahweap Lake Powell Resort Lodge. Rooms of various sizes, restaurant, gift shop.
Nearby Multiple hotels in and around Page, AZ
Hanging Garden Ranger Talk
Camping/Lodging
Wahweap RV Campground
Tower Butte from Lake Powell
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Lake
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Resort
Ranger Station
Firehouse
Lake at Full Pool (3700’)
Lake Level at 3610’
Stateline Launch Ramp
The Coves (closed)
Utah
Arizona
Lakeshore Drive
Lakeshore Drive
Boat Rentals
Campground
Fish Cleaning Station
Boat Storage and Repairs
Pumpout
Wahweap Beach
Wahweap Blvd
Stateline Drive
To: Page, AZ
To:
Kanab, UT
Wahweap South
Entrance Station
Lakeshore Drive
Wahweap North
Entrance Station
Not to Scale
Wahweap
Invasive Mussel
Decontamination Station
Picnic Area
Waheap Marina
Parking
Fuel Dock
Pumpout
Fuel Dock
Trails are not maintained.
This is a desert. Protect yourself from the sun.
Always bring plenty of drinking water on your hike.
Cell phone coverage is spotty.
There are no restrooms on the trail.
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Activities
Bullfrog Halls Crossing Hite
To Stanton Creek
Primitive Camping
Area
276
276
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Campground
RV Campground
Entrance Station
Halls Crossing
Ferry to Bullfrog
LAKE
POWELL
Ranger Station
Halls Crossing Marina
Fuel docks
Launch Ramp
Uplake
LAKE
POWELL
Rainbow Bridge
Ferry to Halls Crossing
To Wahweap
Campground Store
Showers/Laundry
Post Office
Showers/Laundry
Hobie Cat Beach
Alternate Ferry Route
Hobie Cat Beach
Bullfrog Slot Canyon Trail
276
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276
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Fuel Docks
Launch Ramp
Bullfrog Bay
Halls Creek Bay
Bullfrog Marina
Boat Rentals
Entrance Station
Campground
RV Campground
Loop Trail
Burr Trail
to Capitol
Reef National
Park
Ticaboo
Pedestal Alley
Bullfrog
Stanton Creek
Bullfrog Visitor Center
Medical Clinic
Defiance
House
Lodge
Legend
Paved road
Unpaved road
North
Hiking trail
Trailhead
Primitive hike
Beach Access
Location of water-based facilities
may change with fluctuating lake levels
Some facilities may be closed
during winter.
Not to scale
Charles Hall Ferry
Defiance House
Archaeological Site
Have An Adventure
On Lake Powell
CANYONLANDS
NATIONAL PARK
HORSESHOE
CANYON UNIT
CANYONLANDS
NATIONAL PARK
All Glen Canyon National
Recreation Area lands
north of this line require
backcountry permits which are
issued by Canyonlands National
Park. Special regulations apply.
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• Bullfrog Visitor Center (hours may vary): Exhibits, movie, bookstore.
• Defiance House Lodge: Exhibits.
• Hike Bullfrog Campground Trail or Bullfrog Slot Canyon Trail, see Hikes page 9 for more information.
• Halls Crossing Contact Station (hours may vary): Exhibits, information.
Two Hours
• Take the Charles Hall Ferry between Halls Crossing and Bullfrog: Vehicle passes start at $25 based on length. Call 435-684-3088 for schedule.
Three Hours
• Hike Pedestal Alley from the Burr Trail, see Hikes page 9 for more information.
Half to All Day
• Defiance House Archaeological Site: Boat from Bullfrog or Halls Crossing up-lake to Forgotten Canyon. Visit with respect. Leave only footprints, take away
only your memories of visiting this remarkable cultural site.
• Rent a Boat or Kayak and Explore Lake Powell: for reservations call Bullfrog Marina 435-684-7000, or Halls Crossing Marina 435-684-3000.
• Burr Trail Drive: See Drives page 9 for details. Check road conditions before you go.
At the Bullfrog Visitor Center, you can find exhibits
relating to geology and history of Glen Canyon,
Ancestral Puebloan and pioneer artifacts, and a life-
size model of a slot canyon. Hours vary. Check the
website or call 435-684-7423 for updated information.
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Hike Distance
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Average
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Terrain About the trail
Easy
Bullfrog
Campground
Trail
1.5 miles
(2km)
1 hour Sandy hike,
some slickrock
scrambling, follow
rock cairns
Take a stroll down this easy trail, which starts from Bullfrog Campground Loop B, or park at the
ferry lot and walk up to the trailhead.
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Pedestal Alley 3 miles
(4.8km)
3-4 hours Sandy and rocky,
must cross some
washes. No shade.
From the Bullfrog Visitor Center drive 4.4 miles (7km) north on Hwy 276 to the marked junction
with the Burr Trail. Turn left and drive 4.8 miles (7.7km) down the Burr Trail. The trailhead is
across the road from the parking area. Follow the cairn-marked trail to curious pedestal rock
formations. Spring and fall are the best times for this shadeless hike. Must cross a few washes
along the way.
Bullfrog Slot
Canyon Trail
1 mile
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1 hour Sandy wash, must
climb in and out of
wash
Take this short slot canyon hike from the Bullfrog Visitor Center as far as conditions permit. Be
prepared to climb in and out of this sandy wash, and even get muddy and wet. Do not hike when
there is a potential for flash flooding. Conditions may vary.
Hiking
RV Park Reservations: lakepowell.com, 1-800-528-6154
Fire grills, tables, restrooms. Pets are allowed on leash. RV dump stations, potable water, showers at Bullfrog
and Halls Crossing
Bullfrog 24 full hook-up sites, RV maximum 50 feet
Halls Crossing 32 full hook-up sites, RV maximum 60 feet
Hite 9 full hook-up sites
Campground No reservations, maximum two vehicles per site. Rates: lakepowell.com
Fire grills, tables, restrooms. Pets are allowed on leash. RV dump stations, potable water, showers at Bullfrog
and Halls Crossing
Bullfrog 75 tent sites (Loop C closed until further notice)
Halls Crossing 45 tent sites
Hite Limited number of sites
Primitive Camping No designated sites/no reservations.
Access to lake shore is limited or not possible due to low water. Roads may be impassable.
Bullfrog - Stanton Creek: Microflush toilets, no water. $10 per person/night
Hite - Shoreline, Dirty Devil, Farley Canyon: Vault toilets (Farley Canyon toilets open seasonally).
$10 per person/night
Hite - White Canyon, Blue Notch: No facilities
Lodging Reservations: lakepowell.com, 1-800-528-6154
Bullfrog Defiance House Lodge: Rooms, seasonal restaurant & gift shop; Family units.
Halls Crossing Family units: Trailers available to rent seasonally
Hite Family units: Trailers available to rent seasonally
Colorado River at Hite
Camping/Lodging
Driving
Burr Trail: Through Capitol Reef National Park
Distance: One-way Average Time
67 miles (108km) Half day to all day
About the Road: Easy to Difficult
• Paved and dirt roads – impassable when wet.
Four-wheel drive sometimes required. No
RVs. From the Bullfrog Visitor Center, drive
north on Hwy 276 to the junction and turn
left onto the Burr Trail. Continue to Boulder,
UT.
• Call 435-826-5499 for road conditions.
• Visit the website for detailed information:
www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/driving-the-
burr-trail.htm
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Burr Trail
Orange Cliffs
Distance Average Time
• UT 95 to Waterhole Flat
32 miles (51.5km)
• Waterhole Flat to Flint
Trail 11 miles (17.7km)
• Flint Trail to Hans Flat
14 miles (22.5km)
• Hite to SR24 via
Flint Trail 100 miles
(160.9km)
Half day to multiple
days depending
on conditions,
experience, and
distance.
About the Road: Moderate to Extremely Difficult
• Permit and a camping reservations required
for overnight backcountry use. Apply through
the Canyonlands National Park website:
www.nps.gov/cany/planyourvisit/
backcountrypermits.htm
• Four-wheel drive required on moderate to
extreme sections of slick rock and dirt roads.
• Check road conditions locally before
beginning your trip. Call (435) 259-4351
• More information on the website: www.nps.
gov/glca/planyourvisit/orange-cliffs.htm
• ATVs prohibited
Trails are not maintained.
This is a desert. Protect yourself from the sun.
Always bring plenty of drinking water on your hike.
Cell phone coverage is spotty.
There are no restrooms on the trail.
Scenery from the Burr Trail
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Escalante
Hole-in-the-Rock: From Escalante
Distance: One-way Average Time
62 miles (100km) All day
About the Road: Easy to Difficult
• High-clearance 2-wheel drive when dry.
• Last five miles require 4-wheel drive.
• The junction of the Hole-in-the Rock Road
and Highway 12 is just a few miles east of the
town of Escalante.
• Call 435-826-5499 for road conditions.
• Visit the website for detailed information:
www.nps.gov/glca/planyourvisit/driving-the-
hole-in-the-rock-road.htm
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interpretive sign and continue to the parking area. Hike at your leisure and experience the natural
red rock amphitheater used by pioneers during the Hole-in-the-Rock expedition.
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Garden, then continue another 1.5 miles to the parking area. Hike at your leisure among the
hoodoos and arches. Picnic tables, iron grills, and pit toilets are provided by the Bureau of Land
Management. No overnight camping.
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rocky canyons
There are multiple entries to this popular location from the Hole-in-the-Rock road. Seek more
information from the Escalante Visitor Center about routes, driving conditions, and permit
requirements. This hike scenic contains seeps, arches, a natural bridge, and multiple waterfalls.
Backcountry permits required for overnight stays and waste containment systems required at all
times. No pets permitted.
Hiking
Trails are not maintained.
This is a desert. Protect yourself from the sun.
Always bring plenty of drinking water on your hike.
Cell phone coverage is spotty.
Find Your Park in the
Escalante Canyon Wilderness
“There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit
of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its
melancholy, and its charm.” – Theodore Roosevelt
Away from man-made reservoirs and dusty desert highways,
there are wild places where you can experience the landscape
as it has been for thousands of years. The Escalante River
and surrounding canyons offer some of the best backcountry
experiences in the park for those who care to venture off
the beaten path. Rough, ruggedly beautiful landscapes are
contrasted with fragile perennial streams and delicate desert
ecosystems. These canyons make up part of Glen Canyon’s
588,855 acres of proposed wilderness lands which are managed
to preserve their unique wilderness character. Tread lightly
when you visit these places to protect them for the future.
Driving
There are no restrooms on the trail.
Carry out all solid waste.
Flash flood danger.
Hole-in-the-Rock
Side Canyon On The
Escalante River
At the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center staff from
the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service,
and National Park Service can help you to plan
your visit within nearby public lands. Backcountry
permits, solid waste containment systems, and
information are available here. Hours vary.
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Your Visit to Rainbow Bridge
Services at Dangling Rope Marina (in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area):
Restrooms, convenience store, snack bar, fuel, pumpout.
Closed mid-November to March 1.
Services at Rainbow Bridge: Primitive restrooms available on the dock. Ranger
programs at the bridge, summer months only.
Getting There
Rainbow Bridge boat tour from Wahweap:
Take a 6½ hour boat ride up to Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Tours
begin in the lobby of the Lake Powell Resort at Wahweap. For reservations call
928-645-2433.
Boat tour from Antelope Point:
Boat tour to Rainbow Bridge by charter only. Call 928-608-4477.
Boat tour from Bullfrog:
Boat tour to Rainbow Bridge by charter only. Call 1-800-528-6154 to charter a
group of six or more.
Boat yourself to Rainbow Bridge:
Approximately 7 miles north of Dangling Rope Marina, turn east at buoy 49
into Forbidding Canyon, marked with a Rainbow Bridge National Monument
sign. After traveling several miles through Forbidding Canyon, turn left and
proceed with caution through the narrow mouth of Bridge Canyon, also
marked with a sign. Leave your boat at the courtesy dock. Pets must remain in
your boat.
From the boat dock, the hike to Rainbow Bridge is approximately 1 mile each
direction on a dirt trail. There is little shade along the trail or at the bridge itself.
Wear protective clothing including a hat, shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Carry
drinking water with you.
Hike around Navajo Mountain:
If you have 2-3 days, you can hike around Navajo Mountain to Rainbow
Bridge. The 14-18 mile hike (depending on route) is through rugged terrain
with no services provided. A permit from the Navajo Nation is required. Go to
www.navajonationparks.org for more information about the hike and permit.
Over 2 0 0 lOcal 4 th graders had the privilege of visiting Rainbow Bridge
National Monument in thanks in part to a grant from the National Park
Foundation. The boat ride to Rainbow Bridge served as the grand finale in a year-
long educational program, entitled Bridging the Gap, developed in partnership
between the park and Desert View Intermediate School. In preparation for
the field trip, rangers developed and presented a series of classroom programs
on topics including the National Park Service, plant and animal adaptations,
geology, and Native American cultural connections to Rainbow Bridge. For
many of the students who are members of the Rainbow Bridge associated tribes,
this was their first opportunity to visit Rainbow Bridge and begin to form their
own connections to the site. Most importantly, all of the students were able to
experience two amazing national parks right in their backyard!
This project was completed in partnership between the National Park Service,
the Glen Canyon Natural History Association, Lake Powell Resorts and
Marinas, and the Page Unified School District. To learn more about educational
opportunities or how you can support projects like Bridging the Gap, contact the
Education Coordinator at --.
Bridging The Gap
Walk only on designated trail and viewing area.
Pack it in, Pack it out - no trash receptacle on trail.
Pets must stay in the boat.
Visit with respect to all cultures and beliefs.
This is a desert. Protect yourself from the sun.
Always bring plenty of drinking water.
No cell phone coverage.
There are no restrooms on the trail.
Stay Safe at Rainbow Bridge - Be Aware
Students Enjoy A Ranger
Talk At Rainbow Bridge
Natural Seeps And Springs
Support Life In Bridge Canyon
Collared Lizard
Bridges Evening
Primrose
Protect Rainbow Bridge - Know the Rules
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior
Vol. 12, No. 1, 2016
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Rainbow Bridge National Monument
The official newspaper
Find Your Park...
...in a remote area of the Colorado Plateau, where eccentric stream erosion
carved a remarkable span from stone. Walk gently through a landscape
imbued with the sacred beliefs of native peoples. Hear the voice of the
wind and the song of the canyon wren echoing down the canyon. Find your
rainbow in a canyon of stone.
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