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Basics
- Location:
- Deep within Canyonlands National Park 70 miles southwest of Moab
- Suitability:
- Raft,
Kayak - River Length
- 18 miles
- Time:
- 2-3 days
- Season:
- Year round with peak from late-May through June
Description
Located deep within the remote, rugged scenic splendor of Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is Cataract Canyon. Cataract Canyon contains some of the best whitewater in the country, especially during spring run-off. The so-called "graveyard of the Colorado" has 26 substantial rapids from Class 3 to 4+.Tour Companies
Tag-A-Long Expeditions
- Moab / Canyonlands Area
- Kayaking, Rafting
- 800-453-3292
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
- Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
- Rafting
- 800-253-7328
Adventure Bound River Expeditions
- Colorado, Green and Yampa Rivers
- Kayaking, Rafting
- 800-423-4668
O.A.R.S.
- Utah Rivers
- Rafting
- 209-736-4677
Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
Sheri Griffith Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-332-2439
Western River Expeditions Utah
- Green & Colorado Rivers
Westwater, Cataract & Grand Canyons - Kayaking, Rafting
- 866-904-1161
Moki Mac River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Canoeing, Rafting
- 800-284-7280
Wilderness River Adventures
- Grand Canyon
- Rafting
- 888-454-8828
Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Tag-A-Long Expeditions
- Moab / Canyonlands Area
- Kayaking, Rafting
- 800-453-3292
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
- Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
- Rafting
- 800-253-7328
Adventure Bound River Expeditions
- Colorado, Green and Yampa Rivers
- Kayaking, Rafting
- 800-423-4668
O.A.R.S.
- Utah Rivers
- Rafting
- 209-736-4677
Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
Sheri Griffith Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-332-2439
Western River Expeditions Utah
- Green & Colorado Rivers
Westwater, Cataract & Grand Canyons - Kayaking, Rafting
- 866-904-1161
Moki Mac River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Canoeing, Rafting
- 800-284-7280
Wilderness River Adventures
- Grand Canyon
- Rafting
- 888-454-8828
Setting:
Suitability:
Kayak
River Length
Time
Add 2-3 days if floating from Moab
Season:
Guides Available?
Additional Details
Customizable Directions
| Formatted Directions | Map |


Since 1964, Tag-A-Long Expeditions takes pride in hosting exquisite Utah whitewater adventures. We approach your tour just as we approach the wilderness, with reverence and care. Moab trips on the Colorado River by raft and by jet boat, Cataract Canyon, Westwater Canyon, Green River and San Juan River.
Since 1971, Colorado River & Trail Expeditions has offered exceptional
Since 1963, Adventure Bound has offered professionally-guided whitewater rafting trips on the Colorado River through Westwater Canyon, Cataract Canyon and Ruby Canyon, as well as, whitewater rafting on the Green River through Lodore Canyon and Desolation Canyon and the Yampa River in Colorado and Utah.
As the largest and most diverse
Since 1966, Holiday Expeditions has provided trips to the most spectacular landscapes on earth. Today, we offer whitewater rafting in Utah, Colorado and Idaho, on the Colorado, Green, Yampa, San Juan, Salmon and Snake rivers. Click here for the ride of your life!
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.
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.
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.
Whitewater river rafting down the Colorado River is sure to let your spirit soar. Imagine the warm sun soothing your soul, roaring rapids awakening your senses and calm swirling pools restoring your inner peace. Our exceptional guides, top-rate gear and commitment to preserving the environment combine to create the journey of a lifetime.