Basics
- Location:
- About 20 miles southwest of Moab into Canyonlands National Park
- Suitability:
- Raft,
Canoe - River Length
- 47 miles
- Time:
- 2-3 days
- Season:
- Year round
Description
Past Potash the Colorado River leaves the highway, meanders past Dead Horse Point State Park 2,000 feet above and enters Canyonlands National Park. The high canyon walls continue to provide a marvelous backdrop but you'll experience more solitude being away from the highway and further from Moab. Trips on this segment generally require an overnight stay or two and, once you get into Canyonlands, free permits are required to do so.
About 1-1/2 miles above the confluence of the Colorado and Green rivers there is one moderate rapid, the Slide, which can get as high as Class 3 in spring. The less experienced may want to portage around it.
There is no road out from the confluence, so those in non-motorized craft must arrange for a jet boat pickup. If you want a shorter trip, you can arrange for a 4wd pickup at Lathrop Canyon (20 miles).
Tour Companies
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
- Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
- Rafting
- 800-253-7328
Since 1971, Colorado River & Trail Expeditions has offered exceptional Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
Sheri Griffith River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting
- 435-259-8229
No river has captured people's hearts and imaginations like the mighty Colorado River and her tributaries. The spectacular scenery, the uncrowded splendor of the river, the solitude of the canyons, a journey back in time. Join us for an adventure that will indeed change your life and provide a glowing sense of pleasure that is hard to find anywhere in today's high pressure world.Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
- Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
- Rafting
- 800-253-7328
Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
Sheri Griffith River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting
- 435-259-8229
River Details
Setting:
Desert
Suitability:
Raft
Canoe
Canoe
River Length
47 miles
Time
2-3 days
Season:
Year round
Guides Available?
Yes
Additional Details
Call 435-259-7164 for camping details.
