Location: Nevada/Arizona, USA (Hoover Dam)
Dates: 2/6 – 2/9
Hungry for another multiday trip after Labyrinth Canyon on the Green in Utah, we decided set our sights on the Colorado. It was an easy choice for folks coming from Utah and California respectively, very mellow paddling, and tons of exploring beyond being in the boat.
All told it was only twelve miles of paddling, but time was adequately occupied with canyon exploration, hot springs, cliff jumping and general chicanery you’d get with a party of eight fellas.
Booked the trip through Desert Adventures so we could launch from Hoover Dam proper. Only so many outfitters have the ability to do this, and you cannot launch from Hoover on your own.
The water trail is between Hoover and Davis dam and is more or less flat water paddling. Water levels do fluctuate at most times so picking a quality spot for camp is essential.
First night was at White Rock Canyon which was an extremely busy camp AND near a trail system. Second night was infinitely better near what used to be Horseshoe Rapids. Fantastic gravel beach camp with a small canyon, ample room for over eight folks, and no road access.
They say the saddest day is take-out day, but I really enjoyed the last four miles or so. Spirits were high in our merry band.
by Few-Win8613
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What is the story with the cabin on the side of the canyon wall?
I do this trip every year in March!
We paddle in and out of willow beach for a total of 24miles.
We start Friday night set up camp after 4-6 miles
start early the next morning getting to the damn around noon.
Hangout around sauna cave and the hotsprings for a few hours then paddle like crazy back to the marina we usually get out of the water right after sunset.
I’ve been wanting to do the labyrinth on the green this year.
Do you have any suggestions or good videos/ blogs to reference so I can go in a little familiar with landmark etc ?