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Float the slot! by PaleoRob  Overview Antelope Canyon is one of the most famous slot canyons in the American southwest. Most people visit the popular tribal park covering Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon. There is a third way, however, to see the slot canyon. That is by water. Warning The paddle into Antelope Canyon is in the exposed main channel of Lake Powell. During times of low water, this area receives a lot of traffic. In Antelope Canyon itself, the lake is very narrow. Boats can approach at high speeds without seeing you. Also, the wakes that these boats create can reflect off canyon walls. Furthermore, large tour boats visit the canyon. They create massive wakes that can overturn or swamp kayaks. Kayakers should take care to tackle large wakes and waves head-on and not let the waves breach the kayak from the side. History In 1963 the gates on Glen Canyon Dam closed, and water began to fill up in Glen Canyon, forming Lake Powell. With the rising water, the lower 5 miles of Antelope Canyon, a spectacular slot canyon, were filled with water. During the pre-dam years, very few people had ventured up Antelope Canyon, save for river runners. A large pour-over stymied upstream exploration. Now, with the lake filling the canyon, the old pourover no longer presents a logistical problem for upstream travel, as boaters can venture as far as the waterline. Kayak This trip begins at Antelope Point Marina. From the launch ramp, paddle to the left (downlake) for approximately one mile. Antelope Canyon's entrance is on the left, at River Mile 3, and is marked with a white buoy. Turn into this canyon. The walls grow taller and narrower as you get further into the canyon. The end can be reached, but it is not necessary. The canyon can be enjoyed from a brief exploration or deep adventure - the choice is yours. Kayak Rental Kayak Lake Powell ( cheapest ) 816 Coppermine Rd, Page, AZ 86040 (928) 660-0778 Antelope Point Marine ( closest ) Camping It is possible to camp on the lake opposite the mouth of the canyon. Check out the Official Route and Triplogs. Gate Policy: If a gate is closed upon arrival, leave it closed after you go through. If it is open, leave it open. Leaving a closed gate open may put cattle in danger. Closing an open gate may cut them off from water. Please be respectful, leave gates as found. Leave No Trace and +Add a Triplog after your kayak trip to support this local community. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
