Dangling Rope Canyon

Monday, April 28. Started out sunny and just a slight breeze. Got up to 70. Then later in the day cloudy and cooler. A little more wind later in the afternoon, and of course gusty early evening while trying to beach the boat. Had hoped to be going by 7or 7:30 this morning, but it was 8 when I pulled out. Then ran until stopping this evening at 6:00pm. (Actually pulled into Dangling Rope Canyon at 5p, then explored around the area with the boat.) Passed the Halls Crossing ramp , which is still in use, but at your own risk. Minimum safe lake elevation for use is 3556. Current elevation is 3558. The ramp ends at a cliff under water. I found this to be a good ramp when the water was higher, due to its slope. Passed the point where I had earlier found that big round fender. It’s right across from Iron Top Mesa at river mile 91. Saw a few arches, including Rooster Arch, and paid more attention to the scenery on the main channel this time. So many overhangs or alcoves, in the sandstone walls. While I had hoped to get a little farther, it was still a long day with 55 miles traveled, at just under 6kts, or just over 6mph. I pulled into Dangling Rope Canyon to see what was left of Dangling Rope Marina. Lots of cables still strung out everywhere across the land, and some across one of the small coves. The tramway and employee housing is still here. Would love to have hiked up to see what condition the housing is in, but I’m sure it’s off limits. First place I found to beach C-Traveler, the sand covering the sandstone wasn’t deep enough to hold my stern tie stakes. I did fine another spot at the bottom of a high sandstone dome that worked.Read more