Canyon Adventures in Lake Powell, UT

Canyon Adventures in Lake Powell, UT

Archit Jain
Antelope Canyon is one of the most photographed slot-canyons in the world! The entire canyon is over 30 miles long, the majority is located on Navajo Reservation. Antelope Canyon consists of deep drainage-channels created by sandstone erosion due to wind & water. There are many slot-canyons to explore but the three most popular are: Lowest Antelope Canyon (on Lake Powell), Lower Antelope Canyon, and Upper Antelope Canyon. Lower & Upper Canyon are accessible only by an authorized Navajo guided tour. Upper Antelope Canyon is deeper and A-shaped so certain times of day are better than others. Sun directly above is preferred for pictures!
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Lowest Antelope Canyon is on Lake Powell in Glen Canyon Recreational Area. Kayak through the tall canyon walls until the water ends, then hike into twisty sandstone. This is the shallowest area of the canyon and not where the typical iconic photos come from (but is beautiful to see!). Lake Powell water levels effect accessibility.

Lower Antelope Canyon is twisty, narrow and V-shaped so it doesn't matter what time of day you go! The light is always perfect!

Upper Antelope Canyon is deeper and A-shaped so certain times of day are better than others. Sun directly above is preferred for pictures!

The more unknown slot canyons in the area is Labyrinth Canyon and is a perfect adventure since it is only accessible only by a kayak or stand up paddle board. The actual slot canyon itself is almost a mile long, is fun to navigate with all of its twists and turns, and is up to 30 feet deep at some points.

About Lake Powell

Lake Powell is MASSIVE... 186 miles long.  It's a reservoir on the Colorado River located in Southern Utah and Northern Arizona. The lake is located in The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area which is public land managed by the National Park Service. 

About this adventure

On this one-day adventure, we'll journey up Lake Powell for about 30 miles, taking in scenic views, and fishing in canyons and coves along the way. We’ll stop for a short hike, exploring one of the lake's slot canyons. As we immerse ourselves in the sights, we’ll have amazing opportunities to take photos that can only be captured while on your Sea-Doo watercraft, away from the crowds.

Your Sea-Doo Fish Pro is fully loaded with all the necessary fishing gear to catch all types of fish. Snacks and drinks are plentiful, so you can leave all your cares at the dock.

10 Must-See best things to do around Lake Powel

Guided-kayak trip, The Antelope ISLAND Guided Kayak trip is better than the rest!

Lower Antelope Canyon Guided Tours

Easy short (and unusual) hike

A quick drive to Lee's Ferry.  Stop on Navajo Bridge on the way to check out the Condors!

Horseshoe Bend is a beautiful view with a quick (1.5 mile) easy hike. 

Self-guided slot-Canyon- Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch.

Jet Ski Rentals

Check out the Glen Canyon Dam

Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are all within a 2 ½ hour drive.  They are all phenomenal!  

What to pack -

Goggles / sunglasses

Cap / hat 

Water shoes 

Swimwear

Neoprene shorts

Boater's license (where required)

Bug spray

Sunscreen

Towel

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Archit Jain
Hi there! It's Archit !👋 10 years of travelling, thousands of calories and many amazing meals later, Nothing makes me happier or feel more at peace than exploring and planning a solid trip. Follow along with us and good day ! 2024 is the year of travel! A friend and I are traveling all accross India , working and exploring new spaces as often as we can. Check back in for tidbits and recommendations from our experiences.
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