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Re: Lake Powell Info

Posted By: JC
Date: Thursday, 8 April 1999, at 2:33 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Lake Powell Info (Randy Knauff)

Thanks for the info.

> John, I've paddled from Bullfrog Marina down to Escalante Canyon and
> through all the side canyons of Escalante up to the upper end and back to
> Bullfrog.

> I did this in March which usually has wonderful weather, very few people
> and motor boats, but the lake levels are lower than in the summer, which
> makes hiking from the upper ends of canyons a bit more difficult.

> As the water level drops, the lake recedes from the ends of the side
> canyons and leaves you with more camping places but a lot more mud and
> brush through witch to hike.

> Summer will often be a crowded trip with lots of motor boats and fewer
> camping spots.

> A great road access is across the Hole-in-the Wall road, down a 600 foot
> steep slope to the lake. This is a truck or 4x4 road usually. Where you
> enter the lake is right next to Escalante Canyon and right across from the
> San Juan River arm. both are great places to paddle.

> I have [paddles some around Wahweap but did't enjoy it as much as the
> center area.

> Boater's Guide to Lake Powell (Michael Kelsey) is a good book with good
> camping spots marked.Adventurous Travelers Book store on the web has good
> maps and books.

> Take your sunscreen. : )

Messages In This Thread

Lake Powell Info
JC -- Tuesday, 6 April 1999, at 5:33 p.m.

Re: Lake Powell Info
Randy Knauff -- Thursday, 8 April 1999, at 5:00 a.m.

Re: Lake Powell Info
JC -- Thursday, 8 April 1999, at 2:33 p.m.

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