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. Nankoweap Indian ruins and cliff houses and Granite Gorge. Midway, you'll pass Bright Angel Creek and famous Phantom Ranch.