Basics
- Location:
- Near the Utah-Colorado border about 50 miles northeast of Moab
- Class:
- Class III and IV
- Suitability:
- Raft,
Kayak
- River Length
- 17 miles
- Time:
- 1 - 2 days
- Season:
- Year-round with peak in June
Description
Rafting through the Westwater Canyon section of the Colorado River offers great variety. From thrilling rapid traverses to calm, lazy drifting; from narrow canyon walls to scenic open expanses, Westwater trips have quite a bit to offer.
First passing through the desert canyons of western Colorado, where uplift has exposed the billion-year-old "Black Rocks," the river crosses the border into Utah and passes through Westwater Canyon itself, whose steep sandstone walls rise above the most exciting whitewater on the trip.
Side trips to petroglyphs and scenic viewpoints can break up the trip with some hiking. Afterwards, the river meanders gently through eastern Utah, with expansive views of the Book Cliffs and Arches National Park.
The route begins in Loma, Colorado, west of Grand Junction. Multi-day trips usually end in Cisco, Utah or Moab, Utah.
Tour Companies
Moki Mac River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting, Canoeing
- 800-284-7280
A family run business for over 30 years, Moki Mac River Expeditions offers a full variety of trips on the Colorado and Green Rivers. Choose from easy day trips, relaxing float trips or wild whitewater adventures. All trips are led by expert guides and feature spectacular desert canyon wilderness.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.Western River Expeditions Utah
- Green & Colorado Rivers
Westwater, Cataract & Grand Canyons - Rafting, Kayaking
- 801-942-6669
River runners at any level of experience are bound to find the right rafting trip with Western River Expeditions. If you've never run a river or slept outdoors, you are like many of our guests. Relax. We design our trips to be comfortable and accessible to most everyone, regardless of experience. After all, this is your vacation.Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
- Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
- Rafting
- 800-253-7328
Since 1971, Colorado River & Trail Expeditions has offered exceptional Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Moki Mac River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting, Canoeing
- 800-284-7280
Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
Sheri Griffith River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting
- 435-259-8229
Western River Expeditions Utah
- Green & Colorado Rivers
Westwater, Cataract & Grand Canyons - Rafting, Kayaking
- 801-942-6669
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
- Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
- Rafting
- 800-253-7328
River Details
Setting:
Desert
Class:
Class III and IV
Suitability:
Raft
Kayak
Kayak
River Length
17 miles
Time
1 - 2 days
Can be done in a day, but groups often take 2 days
Can be done in a day, but groups often take 2 days
Season:
Year-round with peak in June
Guides Available?
Yes
