Dolores River Gateway Canyon 10 Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

Dolores River 10-Day Utah Rafting in Gateway Canyon

Longest Trip in the West Outside of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado

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Emerging from Slickrock Canyon the river enters Paradox Valley, an interesting geologic phenomenon where the river cuts across the valley rather than through the middle of it! This valley was extensively occupied by Pueblo Indian culture and was also famous in western history as a route through which rustlers traversed to sell stolen stock in the mining camps. In the spring, nesting waterfowl abound in the natural but unprotected refuge.

From here the river cuts through Paradox and Mesa Canyons where one can view remnants of an almost unbelievable "hanging flume". Near the town of Gateway the river plunges into Gateway Canyon where some of the most difficult rapids of the entire river are encountered. Some 30 miles below Gateway, Colorado, the Dolores River unites with the Colorado River.

You can combine Ponderosa Gorge, Slickrock, and Gateway Canyons to create one of the longest raft trips in the West. Day after day you will share the river with mergansers and great blue herons, exploring the desert from a unique vantage point. Exciting whitewater, fascinating geology, Indian ruins, interesting side creeks, and stunning sunsets will fill your days on this adventure of a lifetime. This trip is great for people that can't afford the time or expense of a Grand Canyon of the Colorado raft trip, or people just looking to truly escape the pressures of modern life.


Daily Launches: Early May to mid-June
Length: 168 miles
Difficulty: Class II-IV
Departure Time: 9:00 am
Adult Price: $1489
Child Price: $1235

Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to departure time. This allows you time to check in and relax before your trip departs.


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