The Yampa is the last major free-flowing tributary in the entire Colorado River system. From its origins high in the Rockies, The Yampa flows uninterrupted for nearly 300 miles down forested slopes and through sandstone canyons to its confluence with the Green River in Dinosaur Monument. The trips travel the last 46 miles of the Yampa and another 26 miles of the Green.
The canyon has a mysterious history. It has been home to a number of Indian cultures whose rock art and granaries still remain, but about whom little is known. Few settlers inhabited the canyon that was only briefly explored by Major John Wesley Powell during his famous exploratory trip down the Green and Colorado Rivers in 1869. Even today few people visit the area, as impassible terrain and the short, snow-melt season provide limited access.
The trips offer the special opportunity to see the softly colored, exotically streaked, sandstone walls for which the Yampa is famous. The towering cliffs crowd the river, then open up into large, amphitheater-like parks which are alive with spring growth and color. Hidden throughout the journey are intriguing side-canyons and grottos which beckon and astound the explorer.
The Yampa is mostly placid, but occasionally erupts into chaotic stretches of whitewater, including the formidable Warm Springs. Below the confluence with the Green the combined rivers flow through Echo Park and the beautiful Whirlpool Canyon before making a wild dash through the numerous rapids of Split Mountain Canyon.
Trip Details
Duration
5 Days/4 Nights
Location
Yampa River
Season
May - July
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
30 miles from Vernal, UT
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Utah, United States
Rated Classes
III
Guest Capacity
25
Minimum Age Limit
6
Distance Traveled
75 Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Available with Instruction Provided
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Off River Hiking/Exploring
Dining
All Meals Included
About Liquor
BYOB for Evening
Rates
$635.00 - $735.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
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