Paddling the Colorado River through Ruby Horsethief Canyon.
Paddling the Colorado River through Ruby Horsethief Canyon.
Ruby Horsethief is a dog-friendly stretch of water.
Entering the red sandstone canyon.
Ruby Horsethief is a dog-friendly stretch of water.
There is an abundance of wildlife on this stretch of the river, including desert bighorn sheep.
Paddling the Colorado River through Ruby Horsethief Canyon.
Stand-up paddling through a Class I rapid.
Rafting and kayaking through a Class I rapid.
A smaller play boat makes the Class I rapids feel bigger.
Taking in the view above camp at Black Rocks.
Side trail leading up the cliffs from Black Rocks.
Wildflowers overlooking the Colorado River.
Black Rocks #5 campsite.
Black Rocks #5 campsite.
A train passes the Black Rocks campsites.
The sun sets on the sandstone canyon walls.
The warm glow of sunset makes the surrounding red rocks even brighter at the end of the day.
The stars come out over camp in the canyon.
Most of Ruby Horsethief is mellow flatwater, suitable for all types of watercraft.
Canada geese flying through the canyon.
The Colorado River is too silty to filter, so bring your own water on the trip.