Dolores River - Ponderosa & Slickrock Canyon - Kids Go Free
The Dolores River flows 230 miles north from the Bear Mountains in Colorado lying deep within the San Juan National Forest. Hosting Arches National Park and petroglyphs and ruins of the Anasazi peoples, the Dolores River also has a rich history of gold, silver and carnotite (used to produce uranium) mining. A raft trip on the Dolores River offers more unbroken miles of wilderness river scenery and whitewater rafting thrills than any river trip in the lower 48 states, one of America's best rafting runs and ranking only behind the "Grand Canyon" of the Colorado and Middle Fork of the Salmon as a classic paddling experience. The Dolores River is at its most runnable state in early spring run (mid-April thru mid-June) for whitewater rafting trips. Low water requires the use of canoes for fishing trips, which can sometimes be run summer and fall as well.
PONDEROSA GORGE: Here the river flows down through the high country, clear green and cold, teeming with trout. Camping under the branches of ancient 100' Ponderosa pines, you can listen to the roar of the legendary Class IV Snaggletooth Rapid, the beginning of one of the most challenging stretches of whitewater in the West, culminating in the fury of the Narrows ten miles downstream.
SLICKROCK CANYON: Slowing its flow as it enters the grottos and side canyons of Slickrock, float past towering walls streaked with desert varnish and forming the most enchanting and beautiful desert canyon in the American Southwest. Hidden in the mysterious corners of the canyons are prehistoric Anasazi pictographs and ruins. More moderate rapids in this section of the river provide a good stretch for instructional kayak, canoe or inflatable kayaking. Camp beneath overhangs where the "Ancient Ones" camped thousands of years ago.
"KIDS GO FREE": This program is available for families who want to take advantage of Bill Dvorak Rafting & Kayak Expeditions' two to six-day family itineraries offered on specific dates over the course of the summer. These special whitewater rafting trips are planned with kids in mind and cover a variety of rivers and water level classifications (Class I-III). These prices are made to fit a family budget!
Trip Details
Duration
5 Days
Location
Dolores River, Ponderosa & Slickrock Canyons
Season
May
Trip Type
Paddle & Oar
Nearest City
Cortez, CO (Meeting Point)
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Colorado, United States
Rated Classes
II-III
Guest Capacity
25
Minimum Age Limit
5
Distance Traveled
47+ Miles
Inflatable Kayaks
Yes, With Instruction Provided
Hard Shell Kayaks
Yes, With Instruction Provided
Additional Activities
Fishing, Swimming, Off River Hiking/Exploring, Volleyball, Horseshoes
Dining
All Meals Included (Lunch - Lunch)
Special diets can be accommodated with prior arrangements. Vegetarian options available.
About Liquor
Wine Provided or BYOB for Evening
Rates
$735.00 - $839.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
FREE FARE RULES: (one guardian per child age 12 and under for free fare); No exceptions or changes on special dates. Government fees, taxes, air shuttle and add on costs per trip do not apply for the free fare on youth 12 and under.
Government fees/taxes, gratuity, equipment rentals, shuttle costs.
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Notes
Whitewater classifications vary with each river. Generally class II-III levels apply.
Reservation Policy
25% deposit required.
Cancellation Policy
If cancellations made more than 45 days prior to the trip, a non-refundable $50. Under 45 days up to 14 days prior to trip, the 25% is not refundable. Under 14 days, no refund is given.
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