Lodore Canyon, beginning in Dinosaur National Monument, showcases steep red canyon walls contrasted by bright green trees along sandy beaches and high ledges. Some people consider this the most beautiful stretch of the Green. It also offers exciting whitewater with rapids such as Disaster Falls and Hell's Half Mile. On the other hand, Labyrinth Canyon offers mellower waters, making for excellent canoe exploration of one of the Greens' more fascinating canyons. Averaging class III waters, Utah's Green River can be run by kayak, canoe, drift boat or raft.
Trips vary in length depending on the section.
Typically, one should allow five to six days to explore just one canyon section. The river is navigable from April through October and is exciting in the spring when the water is high and desert cactuses are in full bloom. It is best explored with a guide, they will know the locations of the most fascinating attractions. One outfitter, Dvoraks, offers a musical trip through Desolation Canyon, providing a small string symphony to accompany rafters and perform concerts in various natural rock amphitheaters along the way. For those more into fishing than floating, the tailwaters created below Flaming Gorge makes for unbelievable trout fishing.