double clickVulcan’s Anvil - Named for the Roman God of fire and metalworking

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Vulcan’s Anvil

Mile 178 - Vulcan’s Anvil

The Anvil, named after Vulcan the Roman God of fire and metalworking, is a volcanic neck that juts out of the river 60 feet and reminds river runners they will soon be at the head of Lava Falls.

Lower Gorge Grand Canyon

Lower Grand Canyon Mile by Mile »

The lower Grand Canyon, as traveled by Western's 3 or 4 day expedition begins at Whitmore Wash (mile 188) and finishes at Lake Mead (mile 277).

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