According to maps, the Little Colorado river flows into the Grand Canyon.  There the resemblance ceases, for no two canyons could be less alike than these.  Visit the Little Colorado  river Gorge on your way to the Grand Canyon, and you will observe the striking differences.

The narrow gorge of the Little Colorado conceals an astonishing depth.  The walls are almost colorless, gray, grim, and forbidding.  The Navajos regard it as just a part of their diversified land.  The visitor, however, views it with admiring eyes and awesome wonder.

Both of the overlooks have rest areas with ramadas, fireplaces and tables to provide leisure for the weary sightseer.  Metal hand rails provide safety as the modern walkway takes visitors right up to the jagged canyon's edge.  Numerous native vendors sell their handmade crafts at both overlooks, and with a stop at the Navajo Parks and Recreation Visitor Center, you can gather information on the area's  rugged hiking and backpacking trails.

At Cameron, the river known by river guides alternately the “LCR” or “Little C,” can no longer meander as it has one most of its journey. It must stay confined within this solid rock canyon. Here it begins to make a very rapid 2,000 ft (610 m) descent elevation in just 30 miles (48 km) to the Colorado River. From a picnic ground and overlook is a fine view of deep, narrow Gorge of the Little Colorado River, the finely layered upper limestone cliffs contrast with massive sandstone below, evidence of a shallow sea 250 million years ago.

VIEWPOINT 1

This overlook in an entrance fee area. There are two overlook areas both along the way to the Grand Canyon.

VIEWPOINT 2

This overlook is open and free to the public. There are two overlook areas both along the way to the Grand Canyon.

MARBLE CANYON

Map of Marble Canyon area

GRAND FALLS

COALMINE MESA

EAST RIM OF GRAND CANYON

Any trails

Map of Little Colorado River area

**ABSOLUTELY NwO BASE JUMPING IN THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER GORGE AREA**