The Rincon
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The Rincon

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The Rincon is an entrenched and abandoned meander, or loop, of the Colorado River. Scientists believe it formed several thousand years ago when the river cut straight across the ends of the loop.

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Natural AttractionsCanyon
Elevation
3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Updated
10/31/2026

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