Moab Utah - San Juan River Utah Rafting - Inflatable Kayak

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San Juan River Custom Expedition (SJC)

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Detailed Itinerary

Another Active Paddling River Trip to Consider

Leave the familiar and predictable behind and embark on an uncommon paddling adventure on one of Utah’s most remarkable rivers. This custom expedition is designed by you. Your group can travel from 27 miles to 84 miles of the San Juan River Utah, spending anywhere from one to seven days in the wilderness. You are accompanied by a "mother raft," but most boaters prefer to do their own paddling in rafts or an inflatable kayak. The river is fast-moving and the rapids moderate, which makes it easy, fun paddling. There is something for everyone on this charter expedition: whitewater, ancient Indian sites, wildlife, and geology!

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Fast Facts
S.E. Utah Detail

Main Attraction
Active paddling expedition, custom-design, inflatable kayaks, moderate whitewater, geology, ancient Indian petroglyphs and ruins

Who Should Go
Groups of 10-25 people, families, people wanting a hands-on river experience, education groups
Or try Green River Paddling

Adventure Level

Length
1 – 7 days

Cost
Individually priced based on length of trip and number of people and use of inflatable kayak

The Big Picture

Whether your personalized San Juan River expedition is three days or seven days, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating geology of the area along with the rich ancient American Indian cultural history. Within the first few miles of launch, you begin to see multiple archeological sites, reminders that American Indians occupied this land over a thousand years ago, as they do today. Petroglyphs, dwellings, and granaries are all a part of the amazing sojourn down this well-loved western river. You are also likely to spot bighorn sheep, who are at home in the rocky terrain near the San Juan. The geology will make you feel like you are in a carnival fun house as the topsy-turvy synclines and anticlines make you feel a little "tilted." The area is also rich in fossil deposits, making this a science-buff’s dream trip. Diverse, educational and just plain fun, the San Juan River is a memorable expedition.

The Details

Traveler’s generally meet at the Recapture Lodge in Bluff, Utah around 9:00 o’clock on the morning of departure. From the lodge, we’ll take a short drive to the launch ramp at Sand Island. From this point forward, the expedition is what you want it to be. You’ll enjoy the fascinating goosenecks of the river where the canyon walls are high and the river narrows as it turns back on itself again and again. There is time to stop and study the archeological sites and discuss their mysterious story with your professional guide. As we continue downstream in a raft or inflatable kayak, there is opportunity to stop and take short hikes up side canyons. Slickhorn Canyon is especially nice because of its waterfalls and plunge pools! This is a great place to look for fossils, which are always admired and then left in place for other travelers to discover.

If you continue downstream, you come to Grand Gulch, another area especially rich in dwellings and rock art sites of the ancient Anasazi Indians. There are also gorgeous perennial streams in this area – no doubt the reason why the Anasazi found this area so welcoming. Past Grand Gulch, the river slows down as it moves toward Lake Powell. If you travel all 84 miles, you end your expedition at Clay Hills Crossing. You’ll hate to say goodbye to the ever-surprising San Juan River, but signs warning of Paiute Falls just ahead will have you shore-side in a flash!

Land shuttle arrangements can be made when you reserve your trip.