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Westwater Canyon offers intense whitewater combined with desert canyon scenery as the river flows out of Colorado into Utah through sheer red sandstone canyon walls. Explore side canyons to find Indian petroglyphs, waterfalls, and historical sites. Lower Colorado River.
Recommended Trips on the Westwater Canyon Section – Lower Colorado River:
Trip Name: Full Day
Sections Included: Westwater Canyon
Outfitter: Western River Expeditions
Learn More: www.westernriver.com ~ 866.904.1160
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Lower Colorado River – Westerwater Canyon Whitewater Rafting Details:
Difficulty: Class III-IV (What does this mean?)
Elevation: 4311′ to 4146′
Average Gradient: 11.0′ per mile
Access to Access
Westwater Ranger Station to Cisco: 15.0 miles
Total Mileage: 15.0 miles
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Information for Lower Colorado River Self-Guided Boaters:
The Lower Colorado River through Westwater Canyon is managed by the Bureau of Land Management out of Moab, UT.
- Boating Permit Required: YES
- Permit Details: Between April 1st and September 30th, private use is limited to five permits or 75 people (whichever occurs first) per day. From October 1st through the end of February, private use is limited to seven permits or 120 people per day.
- River Manager: U.S Bureau of Land Management – Moab Field Office
82 East Dogwood, Moab, UT 84532
435.259.2100 ~ https://www.blm.gov/office/moab-field-office
Shuttles:
Please contact the river manager (above) for information on shuttles.
