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Weekend Warriors Arizona Hiking Guide
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If a swim in the warm turquoise colored waters appeals to you, the Little Colorado is your hike. This hike is accessed from a river rafting trip on the Colorado River. This canyon is located at river mile 61.7 on river left. Be Aware of: This area is sacred to the native Americans, treat it accordingly. This is an easy hike. 35 yr old Recommendation: Lovely walk, makes for a nice leg stretch. Elevation change: flat Distance: 2.6 miles round trip (to some nice travertine falls and back) Time: It took us about 1.5 hours total. Time of year: Any, although summer would be best if you want to swim. Solitude: This is a popular hike for river parties, expect to share it with another group. Map: Click here for map The Little Colorado river has a dual personality. If there have been rains recently, it is an angry brown river, dumping silt and rock into the main Colorado. If it has been dry, it is a turquoise dream, with clear and warmer water flowing over travertine ledges. If the Little Colorado is in it's happy mood, this is well worth a stop. There is a trail on the left side of the river (looking upstream) to follow. Beamers Cabin shows up about 0.5 miles into the hike on the right side of the river. Beamer was a prospector that tried (unsuccessfully) to mine in this area. It is just over a mile to some nice mini travertine falls that make a good turn around point.
[Beamers Cabin]
[travertine falls close up]
[travertine falls]
[Confluence between Little Colorado and Colorado rivers] We did this hike in October 2007.
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