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Paddle 12 miles from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon to secluded hot springs and slot canyons. This guided, full‑day tour includes top‑quality kayaks, lunch, and expert interpretation of the dam, geology, and desert wildlife.
Paddle 12 miles from the base of Hoover Dam through Black Canyon to secluded hot springs and slot canyons. This guided, full‑day tour includes top‑quality kayaks, lunch, and expert interpretation of the dam, geology, and desert wildlife.
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A morning at the base of Hoover Dam begins with the canyon walls closing in — sun-streaked granite rising like vertical maps of water and time. Guides lower kayaks to the glass-smooth Colorado River and teams slip into balanced strokes. The river nudges paddlers downstream, exposing beaches, slot canyons, and steam‑warmed pools tucked in rock alcoves.
challenging.
7 hours.
Able to paddle continuously for extended periods; good aerobic stamina and shoulder endurance recommended
No prior experience is required; guides provide instruction, but you should be prepared for sustained paddling over 12 miles.
Guides will indicate which pools are appropriate to enter—avoid fragile or off‑limit areas and don’t use soaps or lotions in the springs.
All adult guests must bring valid photo ID to pass Hoover Dam security and check in at the meeting point 40 minutes prior to departure.
Yes—lunch, snacks, and bottled water are included, but bringing a personal refillable bottle is recommended for hydration throughout the day.
Hoover Dam, completed in 1936, transformed the Colorado River and opened large‑scale water and power projects; the canyon’s roadcuts visible on this trip date to the dam’s construction era.
Trips operate under specific permits to minimize impact; respect posted rules, pack out waste, and avoid disturbing thermal features to protect fragile desert ecosystems.
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