Adventurers get the real sense of the river and quickly learn the heft and feel of paddles and how the river and boat work together to navigate the Green's moderate rapids. Paddle trips on the Green River are scheduled to take advantage of early spring runoff. While high water provides extra excitement, the Green's riffles and rapids are enjoyable all summer long. Canyon's 100-mile run through Canyonlands National Park begins near Moab above the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers and runs to Hite on Lake Powell. During the first 2 days, quiet smooth-flowing water carries the rafts through jutting points, isolated buttressed buttes, and crenulated castles.
Brilliant canyons offer unparalleled opportunities for picture-taking and hiking.
Westwater Canyon is frequently called the Little Grand Canyon. Narrow rapids run through deep canyons enclosed by unique black and red sandstone walls. Rollicking rapids and magnificent scenery provide three days of unequaled enjoyment. In addition to the adventure of running one of the best whitewater stretches of river in the West, you'll enjoy exploring old miners' cabins in Horsethief Canyon and caves where robbers hid out. On the river and in camp, the crew recite the history, lore and geology of the Colorado.