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Cliffs at the mouth of Paria Canyon and Wilderness area -
looking across the area of the original orchards and fields established by
Lee in 1871. |
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The mouth of Paria Canyon. That chocolate
syrup flowing in the channel is all the water available - very
discouraging to one planning a 4 day, 38 mile (approx) hike down the Paria
Canyon. Can I carry enough filters? |
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The modern purpose of Lee's Ferry today is almost solely as
for a launch point for fishermen going up stream and for river raft trips
headed down stream. |
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Launching a raft trip involves a lot of waiting - I took
this shot around 7:30 AM - They were still standing around and waiting to
launch more than two hours later. |
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One of the commercial outfitters lines up his entry to the
Paria Riffle. A riffle is rough water but not rough enough to be
call a rapid. A riffle is caused by debris from a tributary such as
Paria creek. |
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Entering the Riffle. Paria Riffle is only about 10
minutes after launch - so the excitement begins right-away. |
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Finally, Baptized! But wait until they see what lies
ahead! It's too late to turn-back now. |
