The reservoir affected area of the San Juan River makes for a very interesting contrast to the Colorado Arm of Lake Powell Reservoir. Downstream of Clay Hills Crossing, there are displaced river waterfalls, meanders that are shuffling, healthy cottonwood galleries, all held in a landscape that is very different from Cataract Canyon.
You can review our reports and videos from this area:
And some videos:
Ernie Basinger sets up to paddle through a mud berg rapid at the apex of the Great Bend of the San Juan River. September 2022.