The Green River begins on the slopes of 13,804-foot Gannett Peak, the highest point in Wyoming, and travels almost due south for nearly 700 miles before joining the Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park. The waterway is remote and vast and includes some of the most scenic desert canyons of the west.
One of these is the canyon of Lodore, named by Andrew Hall in 1869, who was reminded of the Robert Southey poem “The Cataract of Lodore”. Here, the Green cuts through the red rock of the Uinta Mountains and the cliffs rise up to dramatic heights. So impressive is the entrance to the canyon that Hall’s traveling companion, Major John Wesley Powell, called it the very “Gates of Lodore”. Once through the gates the whitewater begins, and exciting rapids such as Disaster Falls and hell’s Half Mile provide plenty of action.
But your visit to Lodore Canyon has many other attractions. You will hike at some intriguing side canyons with cool springs and lush green vegetation, visit overlooks that provide sweeping views of the river; and view ancient Native American rock art. Lodore Canyon itself ends where the Yampa River joins the Green at Echo Park, just over halfway on the journey. Your trip continues on past Steamboat Rock and into the beautiful Whirlpool Canyon, then on to Rainbow Park and Split Mountain Canyon where more rapids, such as Schoolboy, Moonshine, and S.O.B. ensure an exciting finish to the trip.
Trip Details
Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
Location
Lodore Canyon
Season
June - August
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
30 Miles from Vernal, UT
Physical Condition Required
Good
Destination(s)
Utah, United States
Rated Classes
II-III
Guest Capacity
25
Minimum Age Limit
8
Distance Traveled
40 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Available with Instruction Provided
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Cliff Jumping, Off River Hiking/Exploring
Dining
All Meals Included
About Liquor
BYOB for Evening
Rates
$555.00 - $655.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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