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We crossed over to Cebolita Canyon, a long winding canyon through the pinion forests. When we dropped down low, so did the temperatures. Today was October 24, so I expected cool fall temperatures, but the temps at the bottom of canyon were down to 20F.- I looked down and saw this intricate slot canyon. It would be amazing to follow this canyon on the ground.
- Paria Canyon narrowed to a slot canyon for about 20 miles.
- We continued north and crossed the Little Colo...p; Here it is a very steep and narrow canyon. It definitely was a th...re than it would over the large Grand Canyon the next day. We follo...he "Special Use Airspace of the Grand Canyon" where you are prohibited fro...
- The Marble Canyon Airstrip is right next to the river. The downwind leg is very scenic, along the edge of the canyon.
- After leaving Mexican Mountain Airstrip, we headed for the Mineral Canyon Airstrip to check our our wings, then fly upstream along the Green River with the sun at our back. Here I am crossing over the edge and diving down into Mineral Canyon
- We headed towards Lee's Ferry, where we would turn north and follow Paria Canyon towards Zion National Park. The winds were very light so far.
- We turned north and flew along some spectacular red and orange sandstone cliffs all the way to Marble Canyon.
- There is about 20 miles of Glen Canyon downstream of the dam. I looked down at many boats going up and down the river and saw a couple large groups camping in the beaches below.
