Deep knowledge of the Little Colorado is scarce!
Here are some of the better artifacts gathered across the web over the years:
Maps & Region
![]() | Map of the Little Colorado | Simple and accurate overview of Little Colorado canyons, prominent trailheads and geographic features | americansouthwest.net |
![]() | Little Colorado Gorge Overlooks | Regional map, practical knowledge and wide assortment of digital maps of the area for download | thewave.info |
![]() | Save the Confluence | Powerful Navajo-lead coalition to oppose exploitative and greedy outside development in the Grand Canyon and Little Colorado gorge | savetheconfluence.com |
![]() | Video: The Confluence | This short documentary explores how the physical landscapes of the Grand Canyon shape the cultural, emotional and spiritual landscapes of the Navajo people who inhabit it | vimeo.com |
History & Science
![]() | Little Colorado Scientific Projects | Excellent information about the Little Colorado's twice-yearly "residents" and their research programs | gcdamp.com |
![]() | Kayaying a Flooded LCR | Incredible story of one of the earliest (1978) and craziest of rare kayak runs down the Little Colorado | ryanlouiscooper.com |
![]() | Harvey Butchart Archive | Harvey Butchat's legendary canyon writings and exploration photographs (Northern Arizona University digital archive) | nau.edu |
![]() | Humpback Chub Information | The LCR is the largest remaining holdout for an endangered fish, the Humpback Chub. | gcdamp.com |
![]() | Ecology & Mormon Settlement in NE Arizona | History of some of the earliest white settlements in the region | drabruzzi.com |
Adventuring
![]() | Basic River-Running Information | A few details about the logistics of running watercraft down the Little Colorado River | americanwhitewater.org |
![]() | How to Cross Rivers Safely | Practical tips and advice for crossing swift currents and streams - a vital skill for travel along the bottom of the gorge | backpacker.com |
![]() | Canyons Group Discussion | 2011 archive of excellent discussion and advice about Little Colorado gorge hiking and trip-planning | canyoncollective.com |
Trails & Reports
![]() | Beamer & Tanner Trails | The two essential trails needed for shortest hiking route from the National Park to the confluence | trimbleoutdoors.com |
![]() | 2012 Trip Report - Hopi Salt Trail | Good 2012 Salt Trail hiking description, photos and terrain map | bobbordasch.com |
![]() | 2018 Trip Report - Hopi Salt Trail | Blog article and a few very good photos of March 2018 trip down Salt Canyon | backobeyond.blog |
![]() | Walter Powell Route | Firsthand account of the difficult, dangerous route down to the confluence | sierradescents.com |
![]() | Salt Trail Canyon to LCR Gorge | Details of the Hopi Salt Trail hike and discussion, photos and GPS trip logs | hikearizona.com |