Emerald Cave: Kayaking Tour with Guide & Hike to CR Overlook

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Discover the beauty of the Colorado River on this kayaking tour from Willow Beach to the Emerald Cave. Take a short hike to the historic Gauge House (the original site for the Hoover Dam).

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Highlights

  • Emerald Cave by kayak experience from Willow Beach and Gaugers Station
  • Feel the thrill of paddling through a dessert canyon with high surrounding walls
  • Keep an eye out for wildlife like desert bighorn sheep, rabbits, and coyotes
  • Glide over clear waters that are regularly stocked with glistening rainbow trout
  • Emerald Cave Kayaking Trip with Guide and Beginner Kayaking Tips & Techniques

Description

Emerald Cave Kayak Tour: Meet your guide and get set up with a kayak, paddles, and a life jacket. Enjoy a tour that includes a short training session, making this tour suitable for beginners. Launch into the turquoise and emerald waters of Willow beach and being your adventure on the Colorado River. Our guide will help you paddle through the inertia of the Colorado River. Take in the beauty of the steep canyon with rugged walls, keeping an eye out for local wildlife along the way. Reach Emerald Cave, a small notch in the Colorado River canyon wall where the lighting creates an otherworldly color. Enter the cave and have the chance to snap some photos. Continue along the river, soaking up views of desert terrain. Stop along the way for a quick 5-10 minute hike leading to 1920s stone foundation of a river gouger's home, offering a peak into the area's past and some gorgeous views of the area. Peer into waters that are stocked with rainbow trout weekly as you paddle by the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery. Try to catch a glimpse of these sliver fish as they swim through the emerald waters. Bring along your own snacks or a picnic to enjoy during your stop at a stunning beach in Emerald Cove before paddling back to the Willow Beach Marina. Return your gear and end your experience with unforgettable memories of this unique area.

Includes

Guide Kayaking tour Single sit-inside kayak (tandem kayak available upon request) Lifejacket and paddles Kayaking training for beginners

Important Information

  • This activity lasts 4 hours and covers about 4.5 miles roundtrip
  • Tours are launched every hour from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
  • This activity begins and ends at Willow Beach Make sure you know our exact meeting point. Text us with any questions to verify exact location 702-717-2386

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