PARK INFORMATION • SAFETY TIPS • WHAT TO SEE AND DO VISITOR'S GUIDE GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RAINBOW BRIDGE RECREATION AREA NATIONAL MONUMENT
Volume 1 Please take only one Guide per party 1991 Edition
Regardless of your reason for visiting Glen Canyon, perhaps And The Wild is Calling the first and most lasting im pression is the immensity of it all: The land, the sky, the lake itself. One can marvel at a horizon a hun dred miles distant, or wedge one's self between narrow sandstone walls, the sky a blue shoelace hundreds of feet above. Some visitors have termed this region part of the last great wilderness of the 48 contiguous states, and with good reason. You can lose yourself here, both philosophically and physi cally, and in a seemingly endless variety of environments. This same feeling was expressed by author Robert Service as his eyes spanned anotherimmense area, Alaska, in his poem "The Call of the Wild." "Have you gazed on naked grandeur scarcely exists by the time it reaches where the Gulf of California, 763 miles there's nothing else to gaze on, downstream of Glen Canyon Dam. Set pieces and drop-curtain scenes But let your mind drift along the galore, ribbon of blue waterway stretching 186 Bigmountainsheaved to heaven, which miles above the dam. Realize, also, that the almost 85% of the National Recreation blinding sunsets blazon, Area is slickrock wilderness away from cumstances Black canyons where the rapids rip and the water's edge. Now drift in and out should visitors roar? of 96 side canyons and listen again to disturb any of Have you swept the visioned valley "The Call of the Wild." these sites, or with While overland access into the heart change or remove the green stream streaking through it, of Glen Canyon is possible, most find anything found there. Report your visitor centers. View the exhibits. At Searched the Vastness for a something this amazing mixture of resources by findings to a park ranger. We ask your tend interpretive presentations. Read a you have lost? boat. In these bays and canyons, Glen help, and that of future generations of variety of books and publications about Have you strung your soul to silence? Canyon Dam impounds precious water visitors, by treading respectfully, by the area. Talk with our rangers. Hike Then that offers year 'round recreation for not defacing park features, collecting the trails, and pause to absorb, to reflect for God's sake go and do it; millions. The legislative charter of the natural objects, removing, defacing or and to heed "The Call." Hear the challenge, learn the lesson, National Park Service, enacted by the destroying any plant, animal, or min pay the cost..." Congress in 1916, requires that we eral. "But can't you hear the Wild? — it's The unparalleled scenic riches of provide for the public's use and enjoy We also ask that you be safety- calling you. this place are the product of time and ment of these special areas that are part conscious while here at Glen Canyon. Let us probe the silent places, let us the elements. And Lake Powell, of of the National Park System. Visitors perish here each year — by seek what luck betide us; course, is the result of a single dam But we also have another obliga drowning, boat accidents, propeller Let us journey to a lonely land I know. whose concrete crest extends nearly tion, one that you, the visitor, must help cuts, in auto accidents. We want to There's a whisper on the night-wind, one-third of a mile across the sandstone us to fulfill. And that is the protection prevent these tragedies, and we ur there's a star agleam to guide us, rim of Glen Canyon itself. and preservation of the parklands and gently seek your support in accom And the Wild is calling, calling ... The lake's blue waters, more than their resources. You may help us in plishing this goal. let us go." 500 feet deep in places, come from a several ways. Finally, whether here or elsewhere score of rivers draining the Upper Ba Glen Canyon is one of the richest in the National Park System, we en sin states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah areas in the country in numbers and courage you to learn as much as possible Welcome to Glen Canyon. This vi and New Mexico. From Glen Canyon, density of sites that tell the stories of about these special places. Each park sitor's guide is a new attempt by the waters released through the dam pass earlier civilizations. Prime archaeo area was created because of some National Park Service to provide southward through Marble Canyon, the logical sites abound. These fragile sites unique or exceptional historic, cultural, information about activities avail Grand Canyon, along the Arizona- and their resources form a significant natural or recreational feature. Without able within the park. Whether your California border and on through part of our national heritage. They are exception, there is much more to a park interest is boating, camping or just Mexico. Remarkably, the Colorado protected by law. And under no cir area than first meets the eye. Stop at the finding a good restaurant, we hope this will help you enjoy your visit.
INSIDE Emergencies - 24 Hours a Day Wahweap/Lees Ferry - Dial (602) 645-9585 Tours/Lodging/Food... Page 8 Park Map Page 5 Bullfrog/Halls Crossing/Hite - Dial (801) 684-2242 Site Maps Page 4 NOAA Weather Information - Channel Wl Marine Band (162.550) Camping Page 2 Page Hospital - Dial (602) 645-2424 Boating Page 3 Rainbow Bridge National Bienvenu/Willkommen Monument Page 7 L'information traduit enFrangais et an Allemand surl'histoirenaturelle etculturelle de Glen Canyon foumi Ranger Programs Page 6 gratuit. Demandez aux centres de visiteurs. Additional Reading .... Page 8 Auskunftsiibersetzengen iiber die Natur-und Kulturgeschichte des Glen Canyons werden auf Deutsch und This Visitor's Guide is published as a Franzosisch kostonlos angeboten. Erkundigen sie sich beim besuchzentrumen. service to park visitors by Glen Can yon Natural History Association. 2 GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Shoreline Use Campgrounds
Lake Powell's extensive and varied WHAT TO SEE AND DO Individual sites within National Park Service campgrounds are shoreline offers unlimited opportunity Scenic viewing, photography and operated on a first-come, first-served basis; no reservations. Each for outdoor recreation -- the kind of just walking to observe the area's ge campsite has a picnic table and fire grate. Water is centrally experiences that may be counted among ology, wildlife and plants are popular located near restrooms in each loop. No hookups are available. your lifetime best. activities, as are swimming, boating Wahweap group campsites can accommodate 10 to 30 people and are available and other water recreation. Freshwater only by reservation. Reservation requests for group camping must be made by CAMPING clams, crayfish, fish and waterfowl are calling (602) 645-8883 or writing Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, Attn: Shoreline camps are used by many among the creatures you may findwhil e Group Camping Reservations, P.O. Box 1507, Page, AZ 86040. as a base for water recreation and ac beachcombing; tamarisk, willow, tivities on land, such as exploring the seepwillow and spiny naiad (aquatic) side canyons or hiking to higher van are the most common plants below the tage points above the shore. Camping high water line. along the lake is permitted anywhere ^ VS.V W .$. jf cT «,* J^J* outside of developed areas. While sand RESOURCE PROTECTION AND beach sites are most suitable for camps, SAFETY shelfy terrace and slickrock sites often With its large visitor population Wahweap 189 contain level areas with sand pockets and unusually long average length-of- • • • • which also make excellent camps. Be stay, the area's lakeshore receives over Bullfrog 87 sure to avoid camping beneath steep a million visitor nights of use annually. Halls Crossing 65 • • • • slopes, particularly if there is evidence At this level, it is obviously important * * of slumping or rockfalls. Drink only that visitors conduct their activities in a Hite 12 water from approved drinking water safe and environmentally conscious Lees Ferry 54 • • • • sources or water you have treated by manner. Water quality, water safety, boiling, filtration, or chemical treat shoreline trash and latrine sites, graffiti Dump station, restrooms and water available at Hite Marina. ment. on rocks (including damage to cultural resources), indiscriminate trailing, and SANITATION digging or children playing in unstable A "porta-potty" or shovel is an es sand or talus slopes have all been iden Private camper/RV facilities are made available by the National sential camp tool for sanitation. If you tified as common user-related impacts Park Service concessioner, Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas. choose a shovel, toilet pits should be at or dangers to the shore. Help protect During the busy summer months, advance reservations are least six inches (15 cm.) deep, and reg this superlative area by exercising cau recommended. Call LPRM toll-free at 1-800-528-6154. For reservations seven ulations require that they be at least 100 tion and ensuring that the impact you days in advance or less, call the numbers listed below. feet (30 m.) above the high water line. have on water and land is minimal. afi />// ^ /*°> t^ o^VV° National Wahweap Park Service (602) 645-1004 118 •
Anniversary Bullfrog This year the National Park Ser this park as you travel our roads and (801) 684-2233 23 vice celebrates its 75th year of ex waterways. Then, if you can, make Halls Crossing istence. Our visitors are invited to be plans to visit another national park (801) 684-2261 32 part of this celebration by spending a area before 1991 ends - the rangers bit of extra time enj oying the natural, at our visitor centers will tell you Shuttle bus service is available throughout the Wahweap and Bullfrog facilities. historical and recreational aspects of how to get information about any more than 350 areas. national park in the USA. Let's all Take a few minutes to read about have a happy anniversary. Recycled Paper Bullfrog Gets New Visitor Center
Thirty years ago the broad cmmbled landscape that surrounded Bullfrog Creek where it emptied into the Colo rado River was a remote, isolated desert. It is still a remote desert, but now thousands of visitors drive to the vil lage and begin a memorable Lake Powell vacation. The desert of today is as fragile as it was then, but many of the people who come to visit are unaware of its treasures. This fall a new visitor center will provide information and exhibits to help introduce visitors to Lake Powell and the canyons that lie beyond the shore. Many long-time visitors may also find that the exhibits can answer questions they have had about the geol ogy or the natural and human history of the park. Park rangers will be available to answer questions, provide information and interpret the secrets of the Glen Canyon region. (See page 6 for ranger- led programs planned for Bullfrog). If you come by boat, free ARA shuttle service is available from the marina to the visitor center. GLEN CANYON NATIONAL RECREATION AREA B Boating Going, Going...
LAKE POWELL, LAUNCH SAFE OPERATION Within the boundaries of Glen Can lucius). The razorback sucker (Xy- RAMPS, & MARINAS Unfortunately every year boaters yon National Recreation Area are found rauchen texanus) is now listed as "pro Lake Powell offers boaters some of are involved in accidents on Lake several federally-listed endangered tected" in Utah under state laws, how the most spectacular inland cruising Powell. Please know and observe all species that live here either all or a ever, it has been proposed for federal waters in the continental United States. applicable federal and state boating portion of the year. The recreation area protection as an endangered species. With a main channel 186 miles long regulations. Maintain wakeless speed supports two species of endangered Presently there is no documented proof and over 1900 miles of shoreline, 96 within marina areas and when within birds, three species of endangered fish, of successfully reproducing razorback major side canyons and countless other 150' of another vessel or person in the and two species of threatened or endan suckers in the Upper Colorado River smaller side canyons and coves, Lake water. Bow riding is prohibited by law gered plants. Basin, of which Lake Powell and its Powell's shoreline is equivalent to the on Lake Powell. The only time a person The peregrine entire west coast of this country. can be on the bo w, transom or gunnel of tributaries are a part. It is feared that as falcon (Falco pere- existing adults die off, the population There are five marinas on Lake a boat is while the boat is traveling at grinus), which is Powell. Allmarinas, with the exception wakeless speed or when docking. Jet will disappear. There is an intense ef classified as endan fort by state and federal agencies to of Dangling Rope, have public launch skies, wet bikes, and wave runners must gered, is both a ramps. Elsewhere in this newspaper, obey regulations which pertain to all develop a recovery plan for these spe summer and winter cies in order that remaining popula you can find the visitor facilities that boats. During the summer months, af resident of the area. are available at each of the marinas. ternoon thunderstorms with accompa tions can be saved and the perpetuation Within the recrea of these fish species ensured. nying high winds can turn the placid tion area there are MAPS & NAVIGATION AIDS waters of Lake Powell into a caldron of over 50 confirmed Two species of rareplants , one listed There are several excellent maps of extremely rough water. Do NOT at territories, making as endangered and one listed as threat Lake Powell available. These maps are tempt to make it back to a marina in Glen Canyon NRA ened, occur within sold at Glen Canyon Natural History these conditions. Take shelter on the home to one of the the recreation Association bookstores at all major lee side of an island or in a protected Peregrine falcon largest natural popu area. Brady pin visitor centers and at ARA Leisure cove or side canyon and wait out the lations of peregrine cushion (Pedio- Services concession outlets. storm. Most thunderstorms that occur falcon in the United States. Look for cactus bradyi) is Lake Powell utilizes the standard on Lake Powell are very localized and these birds in your travels: they'll be endangered and inland waterway navigational buoy usually of short duration. perched high on cliffs or soaring in Jones cycladenia system. When traveling from the Glen Before you leave the marina to start close proximity to Lake Powell. (Cycladenia hu- Canyon Dam toward Hite, considered your boating adventure, be sure your The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leuco- milis var. jonesii) going uplake, red "nun" buoys should boat is seaworthy and equipped with all cephalus) is also common here during is threatened. be kept to your right. These "nun" required safety equipment and be sure the winter months, however, to date These plants have buoys mark the extreme right side of you have enough fuel to make it to the there has been no documentation of very specific the navigable channel. Green "can" next marina. this bird using the park on a year-round habitat require buoys should always be kept on your Several boat fires occur on Lake basis. Based on recent surveys we esti ments, therefore, left as you travel uplake; they mark the Powell every year. The majority of mate the number of wintering bald their range in the extreme left side of the navigable these are associated with fueling. Take eagles to be between 30 and 50. recreation area is Brady pin channel. When traveling downlake to adequate time to run the bilge blower Habitat alteration and competition extremely lim cushion cactus ward the dam keep the red buoys on and sniff the bilge for gas fumes after from introduced game fish in the Colo ited. Both species your left and the green on your right. In fueling and before starting the engine. rado River System have significantly of plants are being monitored to deter larger bays round, alternately red and reduced native fish populations. Pres mine any decline or increase in popula white striped buoys indicate the center BOATERS ALERT ently there are three species of native tions. Nearly two dozen species of rare of the navigable channel. You will also Because the water level in Lake fish still found within the recreation plants which may occur in the recre find several other types of regulatory Powell fluctuates, a safe channel last area which are listed as endangered. ation area have been listed by the U. S. and information buoys on Lake Powell. summer may not be deep enough to The humpback chub (Gila cypha), Fish and Wildlife Service for further Be sure you understand the mean navigate this year. When traveling out bony tail chub (Gila eligans), and the evaluation to determine whether they ing of all buoys prior to venturing out side the main channel, slow down and Colorado squawfish (Ptychocheilus are threatened. on the lake. Here is a simple ditty that post a lookout. Have a safe and enjoy might help jog your memory if you able stay. The Colorado Plateau, deeply di forget which side of a buoy is safe to There are several free boating pub vided by canyons, is a storehouse for pass on: lications available at visitor centers that rare biota - one of the many reasons will answer your questions on required why this superb area has been reserved KEEP RED ON YOUR RIGHT equipment, regulations and the navi for the public under the administration WHEN GOING TO HITE. gational system. Colorado squawfish of the National Park Service.
Once Upon A Time Long before Lake Powell existed, another body of water covered this land. Now, before you dust off that old atlas, you should know that this was a long, long time ago. In fact, many oceans, lakes and uplift was uneven, with a dip to the deserts came and left during the forma west. tion of the earth that makes up Glen The slow-moving streams that me Canyon. The layers of exposed rock andered before the uplift now became a that are visible here represent different force. During this period, the rivers kinds of deposits made during their chiseled and gouged through the strata, formation. creating the immense canyons of the Gravel, mud, clay, and sand drifted Colorado, Virgin, Green and San Juan to the bottom of these oceans and lakes. rivers. When the waters receded, huge deserts It was during this time that Rain existed and monstrous sand dunes were bow Bridge was formed. As Bridge blown into place. The cycle repeats Creek gained force, it cut through the many times. Each time, more layers neck of a meander loop and slowly are laid down compressing the ones punched ahole in the Navajo Sandstone. underneath. Finally the waters receded Water, wind and sand have polished for the last time. this jewel into its present beauty. About 60 million years ago the The eroding process hasn't stopped. Colorado Plateau underwent an uplift It continues today at a rate of about six giving birth to the Rocky and Henry inches for every thousand years. Mountains. Another incredible uplift began about 10 million years ago. The Reprinted courtesy of Suncloud entire region was lifted nearly a mile Productions, publishers of Glen Can With a span of 275 feet, Rainbow Bridge gracefully arches to a height of 290 higher than the surrounding land. This yon/Lake Powell Calendars. feet. See page 8 for boat tour information. El PARK & MARINA MAPS Site maps and other informa tion throughout this Guide reprinted courtesy of the Lake Powell Boater's Guide, published by the Glen Canyon Natural History Association.
03 o C c OJ bo bo Mileages from n, T3 o 03 'C •s Marina to Marina
Join a ranger for a better understanding of Glen Canyon. All programs are free of charge. BULLFROG Check bulletin boards at visitor centers or campgrounds for details regarding these activities. Fishing in the backs of canyons, Please note: During summer months Utah is on Daylight Savings Time, while Arizona remains on water skiing in the larger bays, or swim ming in the cool waters represent the Mountain Standard Time. Be sure you know the time zone in which your activity is scheduled. recreational experiences in this part of Glen Canyon. As young poet and artist Everett Ruess wrote in 1934, "Though not all my days are as wild as this, each one holds its surprises, and I have seen Bullfrog almost more beauty than I can bear." Centuries ago an ancient culture inhab Bullfrog Visitor Center is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ited the canyons farming the soils along View exhibits, information and sales publications. stream beds. These people were con Let us help you plan your visit! Phone (801) 684-2243. nected to larger societies through ar chitecture, pottery styles, drawing on Description of Activity Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. rock walls and a system of canyon trails. Later explorers, pioneers and Caught in a Crack 10:00 trappers entered the region. Today the Have you ever been in so tight a spot Glen Canyon ghosts have many stories that you wondered if you could get out? to tell along trails like those in Ex Join a ranger to explore a series of slot canyons so close you can barely walk plorer, Iceberg, Ticaboo, and Trachyte through. Meet at Bullfrog camp Canyons. With a ranger or on your ground bulletin board. 3 hour hike. own, you'll find plenty of adventure as Everett Ruess did only 60 years ago. Defiance House Ruin XX XX Enjoy a visit with a ranger at the DANGLING ROPE best preserved ruin along the shores River runners named the canyon of Lake Powell. The ranger will be after a rope they found dangling from a present from 10:30 a.m. til 5:00 p.m. cliff not far from the Colorado River. Under Starry Skies X XXX Miners may have placed the rope and Join a ranger at the Bullfrog camp chipped the adjoining toeholds. The ground amphitheater for a 45 min. Starting times are near sunset. Please check at campground right fork of Dangling Rope Canyon program on recreation, human or bulletin boards or visitor center for times and topics, now shelters a ranger station and the natural history of Glen Canyon. Posted times are Daylight Savings Time. closest marina to Rainbow Bridge.
Opening of New Visitor Center WAHWEAP Visit us in your new facility as construction is completed this fall. In the Paiute Indian language Wah- weap means alkaline seeps or bitter water. Located only a few miles above Glen Canyon Dam, the impounded wa ters of Wahweap Bay do much more Wahweap than seep. More heavily used than any other portion of Glen Canyon, Wah Carl Hayden Visitor Center is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Special summer weap offers a multitude of services. hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. are scheduled between May 19 and September 7. View exhibits, information, orientation slide programs and sales publications. LEES FERRY Let us help plan your visit! Phone (602) 645-2511. Downriver from the dam, Lees Ferry lies between Glen and Marble Can Description of Activity Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. yons. A natural corridor between Utah and Arizona, Lees Ferry figured promi Reading the Landscape nently in the exploration and settlement You may have driven miles through 10:45 10:45 10:45 10:45 10:45 10:45 10:45 of surrounding canyon country. Be unfamiliar territory. Stretch your legs cause of Navajo unrest, a stone fort and on this 45 minute stroll and let a ranger 12:45 12:45 12:45 12:45 12:45 12:45 12:45 trading post were built in 1874. From "read" the landscape with you. Meet at the dinosaur tracks in fronto f Carl 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1:45 1873-'96 Warren Johnson and his son Hayden Visitor Center. ran the ferry named after Mormon set tler, John D. Lee. The post office estab Glen Canyon Dam Tours lished here about 1913 was a focal Tours may be self-guiding or Check for availability at Carl Hayden Visitor Center, point for far-flung miners working the join a guided tour. area. Thousands crossed teams and wagons, hundreds scoured the rock for Wahweap Ranger Station precious metals, and today, many en Open to the public 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 X X X X X X X joy hiking, fishing, or boating. Walk in p.m. daily, but staffed by rangers only the sand and cold spray near the river during the summer. Exhibits, orientation and view pinnacles at the edge of Ver maps, and general information await you. milion cliffs, the yawning mouth of Paria Canyon and the sight of the full Under Starry Skies moon rising over Echo Peaks. Visit the Join a ranger at the Wahweap camp- X X X X X X X ground amphitheater for a 45 minute Starting times are near sunset. Please check at campground bulletin boards, remains of the post office, fort, upriver program on recreation, human or visitor center or Wahweap Lodge for times and topics, ferry crossing and the Spencer steam natural history of Glen Canyon. Posted times are Mountain Standard Time, not Daylight Savings Time. boat. Up the Paria Valley are the Lonely Dell Ranch buildings, an orchard, and a cemetery. Lees Ferry Dangling Lees Ferry Ranger Station is open to provide information and orientation to the area Hours of operation vary as rangers are on patrol elsewhere in the developed area. Rope Phone (602) 355-2234.
Description of Activity Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Under Starry Skies Dangling Rope Ranger Station is Join a ranger at the Lees Ferry camp X X open to provide information and ground for a 45 minute program on Starting times are near sunset. Please check at campground orientation, but hours of operation recreation, human or natural history bulletin boards or ranger station for times and topics. vary as rangers are frequently on of Glen Canyon. Posted times are Mountain Standard Time, not Daylight Savings Time. patrol elsewhere in this remote area. Rangers conduct daily inter Potpourri pretive talks during the summer at Conducted walks or talks may occur on an irregular basis, Rainbow Bridge, 7 miles uplake. check at the ranger station for times and topics. RAINBOW BRIDGE NATIONAL MONUMENT 7 The Discovery of Rainbow Bridge Nestled deep within the slickrock not the first to view it. There is evi expanse of Southern Utah sits an dence that prospectors and trappers anomaly of nature, the world's largest visited the bridge as early as 1884, but natural bridge. Rainbow Bridge was they were more interested in gold and known to only a few adventurers prior fur than eroded sandstone. to 1963 when the gates of GlenCanyon The Anasazi made this area of Dam closed, impounding the muddy southern Utah their home 800 to 1000 waters of the Colorado River. The rug years ago. Evidence of their culture is ged landscape proved an effective im visible from Rainbow Bridge. No one pediment to travel until relatively knows if the bridge had religious sig recently. In fact, the area surrounding nificance forthese cliff dwellingpeople. Rainbow Bridge was one of the most More recently, the Paiute and Navajo remote in the lower forty-eight states inhabited the area. To the Navajo, until the formation of Lake Powell. Rainbow Bridge is sacred and is used This amazing, natural wonder was in ceremonies today. first made known to the world in 1909. When Rainbow Bridge was discov-' Louisa Wetherill, wife of trader John ered 82 years ago, no one dreamed that Wetherill of Kayenta, Arizona, learned itwould be possible for250,000 people of the existence of a large stone bridge to experience the bridge each year. on the north side of Navajo Mountain Water was scarce during the search for Rainbow Bridge. Zane Grey summed up these thoughts from two Paiute Indians, Nasja and his in 1915 in The Rainbow Trail: "It was son, Nasja-Begay, who had seen the went fevered noses, horses and men animals, shoeless and with bleeding not for many eyes to see. Only by toil, bridge while searching the canyons for side by side. Did you ever stretch out hoofs, continued on and finally reached sweat, endurance, blood, could any man wild horses. John Wetherill relayed on your belly beside a sun-warmed Rainbow Bridge on August 14, 1909. ever look at Nonnezoshe. So it would this information to his friend and col puddle, frighten away clustering little In May of 1910 President Taft declared always be alone, grand, silent, beauti league, Dr. Byron Cummings of the black wrigglers with a finger wagging the 160 acres surrounding the bridge as ful and unintelligible." University of Utah. The two planned a at your lips and strain in through Rainbow Bridge National Monument. The spirits of adventure and dis trip to the bridge for August of 1909 clenched teeth long draughts to soothe These men were responsible for covery are alive at Rainbow Bridge. with the Paiute Nasja-Begay as guide. a parched gullet?" publicizing the discovery of the world' s Approach this wonder with reverence Meanwhile, William B. Douglass, The weary men and burdened pack largest natural bridge, but they were and its beauty will captivate you. surveyor for the General Land Office (later known as the Bureau of Land Management) learned about the bridge from another Paiute, Mike's Boy or Jim Mike, as he was known later in life, and planned a trip to the stone arch. Dangling Rope Marina Cummings, upon hearing of Douglass' plans, delayed his expedition, and the (Accessible by boat only and operated on two groups joined for the trek. The AZ Mountain Standard Time) search for the bridge was not without Fuel dock-unleaded and mixed toil however, as Neil M. Judd, member Store of the discovery party recalls in his Trash deposits 1927 account, "The Discovery of Rain Restrooms bow Bridge:" "Canteens were empty Pump-out station when we reached the top; mouths dry; Ranger station Emergency boat towing and minor repair tongues thick and cottoned. It had been Emergency radio communications with Wahweap beastly hot on the long, upward grade with a merciless sun beating full upon us. But a mile or more back from the rim, shallow pools of recent rain water marked the summit; into those pools Dangling Rope is the nearest marina to Rainbow Bridge. Balancing Act at Rainbow Bridge Getting to Rainbow Bridge When the National Park Service water access in the narrow canyons, National Monument was created in 1916, two primary ob establishment of a visitor contact sta Rainbow Bridge National Monu scenic of the two trails. The Rainbow jectives were established as the tion, setting carrying capacity for the ment, located about 50 miles from the Lodge trail is 13 miles long and the agency's responsibility. The National monument, increase park staffing, im Glen Canyon Dam, can be accessed by steepest of the two. Plan on two days Park Service must "provide for the proving the land trail within the monu private or rental boat from any of the and one night for a one-way trip on enjoyment" of persons visiting parks ment, and coordinating activities with five marinas on Lake Powell. Tour either trail. The trails may be used for a and monuments and do so "in such a the Navajo Nation. boats from Wahweap and Bullfrog of round trip or advance arrangements manner and by such Rainbow Bridge is fer another option to visit the Bridge. may be made with park concessioner means as will leave currently threatened For the hardy adventurer another for boat pick-up at the Monument dock. We must preserve the them unimpaired by human impacts and option remains: The Monument can be Camping within the Monument is for future genera natural resource and provide is beginning to experi reached by way of two foot trails be not permitted and backcountry use/ tions." This man the visitor with an ence resource damage, ginning near Navajo Mountain. Except hiking and camping permits are required date to provide a enjoyable experience. the bridge itself being for a small section within Rainbow to hike either trail and may be obtained quality visitor ex scarred with graffiti. Bridge National Monument, the trails by contacting: Navajo Nation Parks & perience while en Vegetation trampling are on the Navajo Indian Reservation. Recreation, P. O. Box 308, Window suring resource protection is the chal and multiple trailing are accelerating They traverse rough canyon country Rock, AZ, 86515. Telephone: (602) lenge facing the Park Service in its erosion to areas surrounding Rainbow and are not recommended for the be 283-5452. Backcountry use/hiking management of Rainbow Bridge Na Bridge. The GMP addresses these ginning, casual, or unprepared hiker. permits are$5.00foroneperson,$10.00 tional Monument. A General Manage threats as it attempts to differentiate In summer, the trails are hot and dry. In pergroupof2to lOpeople,and$20.00 ment Plan (GMP) for Rainbow Bridge between the recreational environment winter, elevations make them subject per group of 11 or more. Camping National Monument has been written of Glen Canyon National Recreation to severe cold and high winds. The permits are $2.00 per person, pernight. to assist the Park Service in balancing Area and the natural wonder of the trails are demanding and difficult, as Topographic maps are essential if these two seemingly contradictory Monument. neither is maintained, but the rewards you are planning a hike to Rainbow goals. The GMP will attempt to strike a of personal achievement and accom Bridge. The Navajo Begay and Rain The GMP will provide the Park balance between quality visitor experi plishment make the effort worthwhile. bow Bridge 7.5 minute quadrangles Service with direction for long range ence and resource protection. Ulti Both trailheads are about a 3-hour are recommended for the Navajo management and use of the Monu mately, every individual visiting the drive over paved and unpaved roads Mountain Trading Post trail, and the ment. The plan will set forth the basic Monument will, in a small way, be from Page. Four-wheel drive vehicles Rainbow Bridge and Chaiyahi Flat 7.5 management philosophy for the monu responsible for how successful the are recommended, although two-wheel minute quadrangles are recommended ment, and provide strategies for ad National Park Service is in providing drive vehicles with high clearance can for the Rainbow Lodge trail. Maps and dressing issues and management ob for visitor enjoyment and leaving the make the journey, weather permitting. detailed instructions to each of the jectives. The major components of the resource "unimpaired for future gen The Navajo Mountain Trading Post trailheads are available at the Carl plan will address these issues: Safe erations." trail is 14 miles long and the more Hayden Visitor Center. 8 SERVICES & FACILITIES
RESERVATIONS KEY PHONE NUMBERS Lodging, meals, gifts, and services are provided by a Services at each Lake Powell marina can be reached private concessioner, Lake Powell Resorts and Ma through the following numbers: rinas, in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The WAHWEAP - (602) 645-2433 (24 hours) National Park Service does not make concession BULLFROG - (801) 684-2233 (24 hours) reservations. Please make direct contact with the HALLS CROSSING - (801) 684-2261 service of your choice. Phone 1-800-528-6154. (8 am to 5 pm) * HITE - (801) 684-2278 (8 am to 5 pm) * Lake Powell Resorts & Marinas is operated by ARA INFORMATION/RESERVATIONS Leisure Services, an authorized concessioner of the Na 1-800-528-6154 tional Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation * Longer hours in season ACCOMMODATIONS Area. Lodges Wah weap Lodge and Bullfrog' s Defiance House Lodge Motels Wahweap's Lake Powell Motel RESTAURANTS AND SERVICE STATIONS Housekeeping Units SNACK BARS Wahweap, Bullfrog, Halls Crossing and Hite offer full- Bullfrog, Halls Crossing and Hite The lodges at Wahweap and Bullfrog provide restau service and self-service gasoline and related products. RV Parks rants and lounges with sweeping views of Lake Powell and Wahweap and Bullfrog provide basic auto towing and Wahweap, Bullfrog and Halls Crossing beyond. Wahweap and Bullfrog also operate "fast food" repair services. Houseboats restaurants open seasonally. All marinas except Dangling Rope In addition, all marina stores carry a wide variety of Housekeeping units include living room, 3 bedrooms and snacks, candies and sandwiches. i\ 1111\ full residential-style kitchen, complete with pots and pans Wahweap and Bullfrog provide box lunches (with and utensils. Houseboats range in size from 36 to 50 feet advance notice). SHUTTLE BUS and can sleep from 6 to 12 persons. Houseboats are com Shuttle bus services are provided throughout the Wahweap pletely equipped, including kitchen, with pots and pans and and Bullfrog areas. utensils, and bathroom with hot water and shower. BOAT TOURS AND RAFTING FLOAT TRIPS MARINAS AND lHour BOAT RENTALS GIFTS, GROCERIES • Tour of Wahweap Bay and Castle Rock area aboard the Marinas are the focus of both public and rental boat Canyon King paddlewheeler. AND TACKLE operations. They provide fuel and general store merchan 2-1/2 Hour A visitor can walk into a Lake Powell marina store dise as well as slip and buoy moorage. Rentals of house • Navajo Tapestry (Wahweap) Visit Antelope and Navajo without a candy bar, cap or fishing tackle, and emerge boats, powerboats and assorted water toys are also handled Canyon. equipped to hole up in a canyon for a week or more. From at the marinas. • Canyon Explorer (Bullfrog) Visit Defiance House Ruin biodegradable soaps to meats to ice to film to clothing, all HOUSEBOATS - 36,44, and 50 footers and explore other nearby canyons. the basic needs and comforts are met at the general stores POWERBOATS - 16-foot aluminum skiffs with •Sunset Cruise (Wahweap) Offers paddlewheeler cruise, located at each marina. minimum horsepower. with or without dinner. In addition to the general store's offerings of practical - 18-foot all-purpose, fiberglass runabouts, ideal 4-1/2 Hour and "designer" clothing items and gifts, Wahweap and for skiing, fishing, and exploring. • Travel to Rainbow Bridge National Monument, world's Bullfrog gift shops stock expanded lines of clothing and - 24-foot patio boats, with a flat deck on pontoons. tallest stone bridge (Wahweap). Native American crafts. Lake Powell publications, maps, Ideal for family outings and camping. videos and sundries are available in all stores and shops. • Float trip from Glen Canyon Dam to Lees Ferry. Smooth ride, approximately 15 miles, along the last untamed stretch of the Colorado River, which John Wesley Powell named Glen Canyon. Departs from Page, AZ, near Wahweap. HALLS CROSSING - RV, CAMPER 7-8 Hour BULLFROG FERRY AND TRAILER • Longer trip to Rainbow Bridge National Monument. The State of Utah provides ferry service between these If you drive or pull your own accommodations, three Includes lunch and offers a longer stay at Rainbow, as well mid-lake marinas. The 3.2-mile route joins Highway 276 marinas have the hook-ups for you. See the chart of as visits to several of Lake Powell's 96 major canyons. and operates all year around, completing 6 round trips each Camper Facilities on page 2. Wahweap - 7 hour trip. Bullfrog - 8 hours. day in summer and 4 in winter.
Take Your Park Home With You with publications offered by the Glen Canyon Natural History Association
LAKE POWELL A Canyon Voyage Fredrick Dellenbaugh. Narrative Lake Powell Boater's GuideDennisNetoff, GaryLadd, of the 2nd Powell expedition. 277 pp., softcover. $9.95. Susan Lamb, Charles S. Wood, James S. Holland. The most comprehensive guide to boating on Lake Powell. ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS 180 pp., spiralbound. $12.95 Anasazi: Ancient People of the Rock Donald Pike, David Muench. A look at the ancient Natural History. Association MAPS culture through text & photos. 191 pp., softcover. $ 16.95. Order Form Quantity Amount Lake Powell Boating Charts Anasazi Ruins of the Southwest in Color Steve & Gail Brown. $14.95. William M. Ferguson, Arthur H. Rohn. An authorita Recreation Map/Lake Powell, Glen Canyon. $2.50. tive study of an ancient people and the places they Stan Jones' Boating/Exploring Map. $3.00. inhabited. 296 pp., softcover. $27.50. Trails Illustrated Glan Canyon/Capitol Reef. $5.95. NATIVE AMERICAN GLEN CANYON The Navaho Clyde KluckhohnlCorthea Leighton. Glen Canyon Dam Souvenir Guide Book. A comprehehsive account of the Navajo culture. 355 Total Stan Jones. $2.50. pp., $9.95. Glen Canyon-Lake Powell. Daughters of the Earth Carolyn Niethammer. Add Shipping/Handling K. C. Publications. Story Behind the Scenery. $5.95. Lives & legends of American Indian women. 281 pp., Amount Enclosed Rainbow Trails softcover. $12.95. Postage and Handling Rate James E. Babbitt. Early accounts about the natural/ Keepers of the Earth human history around Rainbow Bridge. 186 pp., $8.95. Michael J. CadutolJoseph Bruchac. Native American First Item: $2.50 Each Additional Item: $.50 Ghosts of Glen Canyon stories & environmental activities for children. 209 pp., Please Print C. Gregory Crampton. History/photos of Glen Canyon hardcover. $19.95. before the dam. 135 pp., softcover. $14.95. Name A Story That Stands Like A Dam NATURE Address, Russell Martin. A narrative history of the building of Wildlife of the Colorado Plateau Steven Carothers. Glen Canyon Dam. 354 pp., hardcover. $24.95. Museum of Northern Arizona magazine format of the State/Zip_ The Place No One Knew Eliot Porter. A combination wildlife indigenous to the area. 48 pp., $5.95. Visa/MC#_ of text/photography capturing the essence of the Glen Mammals of the Southwest George Olin, Dale Canyon area prior to the building of the dam. 184 pp., Thompson, illustrations. 99 pp., softcover. $5.95. Exp. Date_ . Signature, hardcover. WAS $44.50, NOW $29.95. Twilight Hunters Gary Turbak, Alan. D. Carey, pho Mail to: Lake Powell-Virgin Flow to Dynamo tos. The nature of wolves, foxes, coyotes captured in Glen Canyon Natural History Association Loren D. Potter, Charles L. Drake. A thorough intro text and photos. 102 pp., softcover. $14.95. P.O. Box 581 • Page, Arizona 86040 duction to the natural history of Lake Powell. 311 pp., Deserts James A. MacMahon. The Audobon Society Phone: 602-645-3532 softcover. $17.95 Nature Guides. Comprehensive field guide, fully illus A free, detailed list of publications, field guides, The Exploration of the Colorado River and its Can trated with color photos. 638 pp., $15.95. topo maps, and information on joining the yons John Wesley Powell. Accounts of the 1st expedi Western Birds Roger Tory Peterson. Peterson Field Association is available upon request. tion on the Colorado River. 395 pp., $7.95. Guide. 432 pp., softcover. $15.95.