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View Grand Canyon From Below
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For a brief moment seeing the rapids on nearly the same level as ourselves is a bit of shock and almost gives the appearance the road is about to be overrun by rushing waters. Almost as quickly we realize the Colorado River is flowing south while we are driving west. Thank goodness, for a minute we thought we had bitten off more than we could chew.
The entrance to Peach Springs Grand Canyon, Colorado River is located off Highway 66 at Peach Springs, Arizona. (Peach Springs is located on old Route 66.) If traveling east from Kingman AZ, turn left onto Diamond Creek road (the Hualapai Lodge where you purchase permits is directly across the highway from Diamond Creek Rd.). Stay on Diamond Creek road and it will take you all the way to the Colorado River. At the time of our visit the fee was $10.00 per person and worth every cent. Other permits such as fishing, hiking, and camping are available. There is plenty of short time parking at the Lodge for your RV. © 2007 Road-Trip-USA. All Rights Reserved.
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Have you ever considered the adventure of traversing to the bottom of the Grand- Canyon and its Colorado River? Want to make the trip without the descent by narrow trails and on a mule or by horseback?Peach Springs is anything but a well known access to the Grand Canyon or the Colorado River, for that matter. Possibly the best aspect to Peach Springs is the ease in which one can reach their destination. 
The entire 45 minute drive through natures one panoramic camera dominated breathtaking beauty shot after another. Shades of brown, gray, reds, even greens in places, depending on the sunlight glistening off the sheer rock walls.At last we cross a small creek and follow along side of this running water when the creek suddenly becomes the road bed. Although the water isn't terribly deep (maybe five inches at the most) I would not recommend cars or low profile vehicles beyond this point. For us the fun has only just begun.At the time we have no idea our final descent into the Grand Canyon is less than one mile away, nor are we prepared when the creek bed precedes around a bend and directly in front of our jeep is the swift flowing Colorado River.
It's difficult to describe the Grand Canyon and the river's power here, or convey how small one feels in the scheme of things when standing beside such natural raw force. No doubt there is equally as beautiful points, on the Colorado River, but here there is the peaceful oneness with the earth.After taking our fill of pictures while marveling at the beauty, we climb back into the jeep for a leisurely lunch (way to cool to use the picnic tables), while watching the river race past only a few short feet away.Remarkably, during the entire trip, we saw not another living soul until we reach the river and there is a person sitting inside their truck. Since the people at the lodge stated an attendant was on duty at the base we assume this is the person. Our permit is prominently displayed on the vehicle dash as instructed the attendant respects our privacy while we attempt to take in every wonderful aspect of our find.
Much to soon our time here ends but not before promising ourselves to return to this part of the Grand Canyon. To never see the absolute loveliness here is something neither of us is willing to except.On our way out, we find ourselves remarking over and over again about the rare discovery. Strangely enough we only see two vehicles on our way out. Is it truly possible so few seem to have heard about the beauty we have enjoyed. Not if we can help it, we vow. Still wishes tore us to keep this place free from hoards of tourist and our dedication to share our experiences. So we have come to a nature conclusion and ask our readers to keep this information under your hat. We wouldn't want the world to find out about Peach Springs, now would we!