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Green River - Desolation and Gray Canyons

Contact Info
125 South 600 West
Price, UT 84501

Local:
435-636-3600
Basics
Location:
Through extremely rugged and remote areas in east-central Utah
Suitability:
Raft,
Kayak
River Length
95 miles
Time:
4 to 6 days
Season:
April to October with a peak in late May or early June

Description

Utah Rafting Company
Utah Rafting Company


Desolation and Gray Canyons are located deep within the rugged and remote Canyons.Desert / Red Rocks of central Utah. Through the canyons are 60 rapids, mostly ClassI (FLAT) and 2 and some Class 3. Along the way are some good Fremont rock art sites, other historical sites and pretty red rock canyons. There is also some good hiking to be had in canyons off the main river.

Tour Companies

  • Colorado & Green Rivers
  • Rafting, Canoeing
  • 800-284-7280

Moki Mac River Expeditions 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.

  • Southeast Utah
  • Rafting
  • 800-874-4483


Adrift Adventures Moab
Adrift Adventures Moab is the place to go for your whitewater rafting vacation. Let our licensed and experienced guides take you on a journey that you will reminisce about for years. You'll find what you want-whether it's unexcelled excitement, quiet serenity, or a bit of both. Visit our website for complete details.

  • Green & Colorado Rivers
    Westwater, Cataract & Grand Canyons
  • Rafting, Kayaking
  • 801-942-6669

Western River Expeditions Utah 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.

  • UT / CO / ID Rivers
  • Rafting
  • 800-624-6323

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, and Salmon rivers. Click here for the ride of your life!

  • Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
  • Rafting
  • 800-253-7328

Colorado River & Trail Expeditions Since 1971, Colorado River & Trail Expeditions has offered exceptional whitewater rafting vacations. Our Colorado River rafting trips include Grand Canyon rafting, Cataract Canyon rafting in Canyonlands National Park, and Westwater Canyon rafting near Moab, Utah.
We also offer Green River rafting trips through Utah's Desolation Canyon.

  • Colorado & Green Rivers
  • Rafting
  • 435-259-8229

Sheri Griffith River Expeditions 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 Details

Suitability:
Raft
Kayak
River Length
95 miles
From Sand Wash to the town of Green River
Time
4 to 6 days
Season:
April to October with a peak in late May or early June
Guides Available?
Yes
Additional Details
The put-in point is at Sand Wash 42 miles south of the town of Myton and 70 miles east of Price. The drive from the town of Green River is a difficult 100+ mile trek, but you can fly from Green River to a strip near the put in. Take out is typically at Swaseys Beach 10 miles north of the town of Green River. Numerous outfitters (see list below) lead trips through Desolation and Gray canyons lasting from 4-6 days. If you want to tackle it yourself, contact the BLM office in Price at 435-637-4591. (To add more excitement, some outfitters pack inflatable kayaks with the rafts, so individuals can tackle rapids themselves.)

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