Wooden Ladders Remnants of 2 old wooden ladders, probably built to enable prospectors in higher terrain to reach the river for water, can be seen on the other side of the river in the low cliffline. Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway Follow the mighty Colorado River through its beautifully carved redrock gorge and travel back 250 million years in time. If it all looks familiar, it may be that you recognize the scenery from several western movies and commercials.