Colorado River
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Walking/Hiking,
Monument - Natural,
National Park,
River
The mighty Colorado River runs from northwestern Mexico through California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. The river is a spectacular sight to see, meandering for 1,447 miles (2,330 km) with red rocks and
canyons framing it on both sides, leading up to the Hoover Dam. The Colorado River is one of the major water sources for California and Nevada, and not surprisingly it's a major recreational destination: activities on the river include hiking, biking, rafting and boating.
One of the ways that travelers most often come to see the Colorado River is by visiting the Black Canyon, so-called because of the black volcanic rocks found in the area. The canyons are majestic, red land formations that lead from Colorado towards the Hoover Dam in Nevada. Boating and canoeing down the Colorado River are popular activities in the Black Canyon.
There’s also the Jame’s M Robb Colorado River State Park, complete with trails, lakes, and facilities that help you tour the Colorado River. Swimming, fishing, boating, rafting, and hiking are crowd-pleasers at the Colorado River State Park. The park is divided in five sections along the Colorado River. The Fruita section is the crowning glory of the park, known for the red rock climbing, dinosaur sites, and exceptional hiking along mountain trails.
Latest Reviews
Review by Vickie P, April 2013
Doing what: Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Coach, Helicopter and Boat with Optional Skywalk
My tour to the West Rim was the best experience. The bus driver was very informative and funny. A full day of lots to see, helicopter and boat down Colorado river and to see Grand Canyon was amazing especially on the Skywalk. This trip I would recommend .
Review by donluke, April 2013
Doing what: Grand Canyon West Rim Day Trip by Coach, Helicopter and Boat with Optional Skywalk
Very well organized and our bus driver Thomas made it even more interesting with little stories about the area's that we travelled through. We did this tour on my birthday and I ould not have had a better day, coach tour, helicopter, boat on colorado river, helicopter flight back up the grand canyon plus the west Skyrim, wow
Review by Kevin W, March 2013
Doing what: Ultimate 4-in-1 Grand Canyon Tour
Very orgagnized. tour reps all very good from bus ride to boat ride on colorado river.
have been on different tours of grand canyon and this was the best one
Practical Info
There are many different parks and ways to see the Colorado River. As the river winds its way through five states, each state has its own park dedicated to exploring the Colorado River. The most convenient way to visit the Colorado River from Las Vegas is by visiting Black Canyon. It is the shortest distance from Las Vegas, and travelers often visit the Black Canyon and the Hoover Dam on the same trip.
