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Holiday River Expeditions, Salt Lake City

Three Day Rafting Trip for 2, Colorado River

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Your rafting trip will be through Westwater Canyon and will take you down a magnificent segment of the Colorado River often referred to as a miniature Grand Canyon. The beauty and grandeur of this section of the Colorado River offers memorable sights such as pristine beaches, charming side canyons, and beautiful campsites.

Westwater Canyon is a great rafting trip for those who want the beauty and thrills of a traditional Colorado River rafting vacation, and yet only have a few days available for their river rafting tour. Virtually unknown 30 years ago, Westwater Canyon has become a favorite choice for its pace, rhythm, and intensity.

One of the advantages of a river trip is the flexibility of the daily itinerary. It can vary widely from one trip to the next based on group desires, Mother Nature, and courtesy for other groups on the river. 

SAMPLE 3-DAY ITINERARY:

Day One:  Meet at headquarters, in Green River, Utah before two-hour ride to the put-in at Loma.  Float leisurely through the desert scenery of Ruby Canyon.  For those interested, inflatable kayaks or stand up paddle boards provide the opportunity to experience the river on a solo basis.  A side hike up Rattlesnake Canyon reveals a variety of desert plants and wildlife. Camp at Black Rocks where thousand year old black schist provides the background setting

Day Two:  Peaceful floating and more time in the inflatable kayaks before reaching Westwater Ranger Station.  The river enters the narrow canyons that give Westwater the nickname, “the Little Grand”.  Small rapids begin to materialize along the otherwise peaceful stretches of the Colorado.  Camp at one of the many beaches within Westwater Canyon.

Day Three:  Gear up for rapids–one right after another–Hunter’s, Funnel Falls, Surprise and the big-names: Skull and Sock-it-to-me.  Observe bald eagle, great blue heron and snowy egret habitats in the meandering flat-water below.  Enjoy a short trip back to Green River.

As mentioned earlier, this is a sample itinerary and should not be thought of as the trip you will experience. It is intended to give an idea of what the trip will be like.

$16 Bureau of Land Management fee is not included. Trip must be used between June and September 2017, with an existing trip that has met its minimum to launch. Intermediate level. Minimum age is eight. BLM fee of $16 per person is not included. Valid until September 30, 2017. Reserve right away for desired trip date.