Our Exclusive 3-Day Rafting Adventure

SLICK ROCK CANYON 3-DAY RAFTING TRIP

OUR EXCLUSIVE 3-DAY RAFTING ADVENTURE

SLICK ROCK CANYON 3-DAY RAFTING TRIP

Escape into the desert wilderness on a 3-day rafting trip through Slick Rock Canyon. Launch near Slickrock, Colorado, and explore towering cliffs, salt formations, and the vast Big Gypsum Valley. This remote trip offers solitude, dramatic landscapes, and a true sense of exploration.
Starting at
$784
Per Person
DETAILS
  • May and early June, water permitting
  • Mild class II-III rapids
  • Experienced guide on each raft.
  • Departs near Cortez, CO- near Durango and the Four Corners region
  • Ages 10 and up

Rafting Colorado's Slick Rock Canyon

Slick Rock Canyon offers a captivating 3-day rafting adventure on the Dolores River, which can also be combined with the Ponderosa Gorge trip for a 6-day expedition. If you seek a serene and scenic desert wilderness experience away from crowds, this trip is ideal. Beginning near Slickrock, Colorado, we traverse the picturesque “Little Glen Canyon” with its sandstone formations reminiscent of Glen Canyon’s beauty. Exiting into the expansive Big Gypsum Valley, we encounter towering salt block formations and dramatic 1000-foot tall rock walls that split the river. As we journey through the 29,000-acre Dolores River Canyon Wilderness Study Area, marvel at the river’s twists amidst soaring sandstone cliffs and explore hidden side canyons with ancient petroglyphs. Wildlife sightings, including deer and bighorn sheep, add to the adventure, culminating in a visit to the historic Bedrock Store, a setting from “Thelma and Louise.”

Note that this trip accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.

Pricing

  • Adult: $844
  • Youth (10-12): $784

Price listed includes transportation to the put-in and back to your vehicle. Price listed does not include land and water access fees (9%) or gratuity for your guide.

What To Look Forward to:

  • 50 miles on the river
  • Meals included from lunch on the first day through lunch on the last day

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Reservations should be made as soon as you know your plans, although seats are sometimes available up to the last minute. Late registration is on a space available basis. 

PREPARE FOR YOUR TRIP

Get set for your adventure! Here, you’ll find everything you need to gear up and get ready. From essential packing lists and detailed directions to convenient waiver forms and comprehensive river maps, we’ve got you covered. Prepare to dive into the excitement of white water rafting with confidence and ease.

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