Diamond Creek in Peach Springs, Arizona
The Grand Canyon extends for some 278 miles along the Colorado River, from Lee's Ferry (River Mile 0) to the Grand Wash Cliffs just upstream of Pearce Ferry (River Mile 280). Automobiles can reach the river at Lee's Ferry and at Pearce Ferry, and those are common put-in and take-out points, respectively, for river trips down the Colorado through the Canyon. The north side of the Grand Canyon…
Diamond Creek, located within the Hualapai Reservation in Arizona, is a unique spot in the Grand Canyon where an automobile can reach the Colorado River. Situated between River Mile 165 and River Mile 273, Diamond Creek serves as a popular launch point for commercial river trips and shorter, scenic excursions. The Hualapai have been utilizing this route for transportation and tourism in the warm season.
Automobiles first reached Diamond Creek in 1914, marking an important milestone in access to the river. Remnants of a small lodging, the Farlee Hotel, from the late 19th century have since been destroyed by flash flooding.
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