Towering red-rock cliffs crowd the river channel from Lee's Ferry to the Glen Canyon Dam. Each turn in the winding river brings a new vista. Beaches dot the river side, often with lush greenery. They are delightful rest stops or lunch spots. Many people camp on the beaches.
Rest rooms are available at regular intervals.
The canyon opens up briefly at Lee's Ferry where it intersects the Vermilion Cliffs. The colorful vistas here are dazzling. While there is moderate recreational use and changes brought by the Glen Canyon Dam, the canyon retains much of its wilderness character. The occasional passing motorboat interrupts only momentarily the serenity of the canyon. This is not a place of whitewater like Grand Canyon.