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Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
Agua Tierra Trail

The Agua Tierra Loop Trail leads through cultivated gardens and desert landscape. On this journey of discovery you will explore Agua -Tierra (Water - Earth). As you move through the 11 stops, consider the effects of water and erosion in sculpting landscape, habitat, and culture. Ponder our sense of place in an arid land.

Safety Comes First
Take plenty of water (at least two liters). Wear sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat.

Leave No Trace
Pack garbage out. Don’t disturb any plants or animals. Please keep your children with you and stay on the trail at all times. Dogs are allowed, as long as they wear a leash no longer than six feet. Clean up after your pet.

Trail Details
Proceed down the cobble path toward the last building. Marker 1 is located at the far end of the Wild Rose building. Happy Trails!
· Trail Distance: 0.6 mile (1km)
· Starts at the Lake Powell Resort Lodge and ends at the Wahweap Visitor Contact Station.
· Rating: Easy
· Time: 45-60 minutes

Trail Map (1.2Mb pdf)
Guidebooks are available at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center and in the Lodge.

 
Agua Tierra Trail

Cynthia Adams

The Agua Tierra path is a lovely paved walk.

The language of Agua Tierra



Agua Tierra - Spanish
Kuuyi Tuuwaqatsi - Hopi
Tohó Kéyah - Navajo
Wasser Erde - German
Eau Terre - French
Nul Sae Song - Korean
Aqua Tierra - Italian
Water Earth - English

Live to Play Another Day - BE SAFE!  

Did You Know?
Are you too close for comfort? Slow down and make no waves when 150 feet (46 m) from other vessels, people, or shore.

Last Updated: October 01, 2008 at 13:47 EST