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Basics
- Location:
- In southeastern Utah from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills at the eastern edge of Lake Powell
- Suitability:
- Raft,
Kayak,
Canoe - River Length
- 56 miles
- Time:
- 2 to 4 days
- Season:
- Year round in canoe or kayak; April to June in a raft
Description
The San Juan River west of Mexican Hat runs through the renowned gooseneck area and its towering canyon walls. You'll pass numerous side canyons on your way to Clays Hill Crossing at the eastern tip of Lake Powell. This stretch of the San Juan River is 56 miles and takes 2-4 days depending on water flow.This route has some mild ClassI and II whitewater, which can grow to ClassIII and even ClassIV during high water. Along the way are some excellent hiking opportunities into Grand Gulch Primitive Area and other side canyons.
Tour Companies
Wild Rivers Expeditions
- Southern and Central Utah
- Canoeing, Rafting, Kayaking
- 435-672-2200
Tag-A-Long Expeditions
- Moab / Canyonlands Area
- Kayaking, Rafting
- 800-453-3292
Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
O.A.R.S.
- Utah Rivers
- Rafting
- 209-736-4677
Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Wild Rivers Expeditions
- Southern and Central Utah
- Canoeing, Rafting, Kayaking
- 435-672-2200
Tag-A-Long Expeditions
- Moab / Canyonlands Area
- Kayaking, Rafting
- 800-453-3292
Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
O.A.R.S.
- Utah Rivers
- Rafting
- 209-736-4677
Suitability:
Kayak
Canoe
River Length
Time
depending on river flow
Season:
Guides Available?
Customizable Directions
| Formatted Directions | Map |


Since 1957 Wild Rivers has set the standard for the highest quality whitewater rafting and float expeditions in Utah and the American Southwest. We are the San Juan River's oldest continuously operating outfitter. The archaeology, geology and natural history of the San Juan Canyons are unexcelled anywhere on the Colorado Plateau.
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 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!
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