Has anyone launched a small boat at Lake Powell
Any info on the type of boat trailed there or use of a Porta boat or an inflatable on the Lake. Where did you stay and/or launch and how was the lake conditions.... wind & waves
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Haha, I have to say it..."You're gonna need a bigger boat!"
I would consider monsoon to start middle of Juneish and go all the way through Sept. I've seen the worst come up the middle of Sept when we thought to be in the clear. I would almost liken it to camping in a hurricane. We've thrown boulders in tents to keep them on the ground and I've had to run out in middle of the night darkness several times to dump anchor & run the boat farther out away from the beach, no anchor could keep a boat locked down and would end up on the beach otherwise. Oct is the absolute best to "see" the lake but not necessarily swim in it lol. it really cools off starting in Sept. Same with April and May, cool water.
The closest slot style canyons are directly across from Lone Rock but I'm afraid you won't be able to see the type you may be wanting without going up lake. The rock in the slots close to Lone Rock are the white Navajo sandstone and not the red Wingate that make to colors so incredible. I'd say rent a powerboat but like said, a ton of money. Good luck!
On edit, storms aren't every day, can't really be forecast and typically come up in the afternoon after an incredibly calm day lol. Years ago a dozen or so tourists lost their lives in lower Antelope Canyon slot with a tour guide while in the canyon on foot..
I would consider monsoon to start middle of Juneish and go all the way through Sept. I've seen the worst come up the middle of Sept when we thought to be in the clear. I would almost liken it to camping in a hurricane. We've thrown boulders in tents to keep them on the ground and I've had to run out in middle of the night darkness several times to dump anchor & run the boat farther out away from the beach, no anchor could keep a boat locked down and would end up on the beach otherwise. Oct is the absolute best to "see" the lake but not necessarily swim in it lol. it really cools off starting in Sept. Same with April and May, cool water.
The closest slot style canyons are directly across from Lone Rock but I'm afraid you won't be able to see the type you may be wanting without going up lake. The rock in the slots close to Lone Rock are the white Navajo sandstone and not the red Wingate that make to colors so incredible. I'd say rent a powerboat but like said, a ton of money. Good luck!
On edit, storms aren't every day, can't really be forecast and typically come up in the afternoon after an incredibly calm day lol. Years ago a dozen or so tourists lost their lives in lower Antelope Canyon slot with a tour guide while in the canyon on foot..
