There are rough paths along the rocky banks above the Colorado, extending a few hundred meters both east and west of the junction with Diamond Creek, and it is relatively easy to continue further, clambering over boulders and squeezing past cacti. In some places the river flows beneath sheer cliffs a few meters high; in other there are small sandy beaches and pools, but always the current is very swift and the water is cold.
Rocks: As usual, numerous lizards are found amongst the rocks, and there is a fine assortment of cacti. It takes about 1 hour to traverse half a mile eastwards, far enough to see beyond the next major bend in the Colorado, as it turns sharply north. Scrambling up the canyon walls gives a better view, but not without some effort as the cliffs are steep, and have areas of loose rock. |
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