A few kilometres away is a scenic canyon with the Cascada Cusárare waterfall drops 30 m (100 feet).
Though much of its course is marsh, it offers scenic glaciated canyons, unique ecosystems, and exceptional wild trout fisheries.
The road and railroad follow the course of the Iskar River through a winding, scenic canyon.
This route, while very strenuous, follows the river through a scenic canyon and does not involve crossing high passes.
In 1938 the Monument was enlarged to 204,000 acres to include the scenic canyons of the Green and Yampa rivers.
It flows through exceptionally scenic canyons in its upper course, with several significant paleontological sites along its banks.
Acknowledging that the scenic and popular canyons would be flooded, Mr. Doolittle said the proposal was a tradeoff.
Environmentalists oppose the project, saying it would destroy a scenic canyon.
Harris Wash is a popular recreational destination, due both to its scenic canyon walls and its proximity to the town of Escalante.
Last month, the Bush Administration all but killed plans for the dam, saying it would cause the "irremediable loss" of wetlands, wildlife areas and a scenic canyon.