The Daily
A morning or afternoon trip on the popular 13-mile Moab Daily section of the Colorado River offers an experience suitable for everyone from children to seniors willing to get their feet wet. These relaxing trips are perfect for photographers, families or a group of friends looking to move at a slow pace and take in some of the most spectacular scenery in the United States. Everyone needs to see this area at least once in their lives.
Depending on water levels, rapids on this section range from easy, fast-moving water with small waves and easily avoidable obstacles to an advanced beginner level that requires rowing skills and maneuvering.
Westwater Canyon
For more of a challenge, consider dedicating one or more days to rafting through Westwater Canyon. Westwater is the first whitewater stretch on the Colorado River in Utah and, at 17-miles long, includes the famous Skull and other Class IV rapids, early western outlaw history and the oldest exposed rock on earth. The pink and black Precambrian rock you’ll pass is more than 1.2 billion years old and can only be seen in just a few places on Earth
Cataract Canyon
If you’re ready for high adventure, head to Cataract Canyon for a multi-day trip. This 100-mile stretch features stunning canyons, challenging whitewater rapids, and endless opportunities for hiking and exploring. Here, you’ll sleep on pristine beaches as if you’re the only person in the world. The canyon is formed after the Green and Colorado rivers combine, doubling in force and carving a deep chasm through Canyonlands National Park, including 14 miles of rapids and the three, world-famous Big Drops.
Labyrinth Canyon
A flatwater section of the Green River just above where the river enters Canyonlands National Park. Labyrinth Canyon is graceful and quiet with no rapids, so paddlers often choose to go in canoes and kayaks, rather than whitewater rafts. Most guide companies complete the trip in three to six days. Self-guided trips will need a permit.
Jet Boat Tours
Tour companies in Moab can take you on guided calmwater excursions on jet boats. Your guide will point out landscape scenery, wildlife, and tell stories of the river along the way. These tours are excellent, accessible opportunities for all visitors to see Moab from the river.
