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Float seven scenic miles of the Colorado River from Highway 128 with expert guides, family-focused safety, and a mix of calm water and class I–III rapids. Spot bald eagles, river otters, and dramatic Fisher Towers while learning local geology and history.
Float seven scenic miles of the Colorado River from Highway 128 with expert guides, family-focused safety, and a mix of calm water and class I–III rapids. Spot bald eagles, river otters, and dramatic Fisher Towers while learning local geology and history.
The current of the Colorado River moves with purpose as you slide into your raft—sun on sandstone, the La Sal peaks keeping distant watch. Launching from the Highway 128 corridor, the trip winds seven miles through canyon walls that shift color with the afternoon light, alternating between long, lazy floats and short, lively rapids that get your pulse going without stealing the afternoon.
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Operated by Wild West Voyages · Moab, Utah
The current of the Colorado River moves with purpose as you slide into your raft—sun on sandstone, the La Sal peaks keeping distant watch. Launching from the Highway 128 corridor, the trip winds seven miles through canyon walls that shift color with the afternoon light, alternating between long, lazy floats and short, lively rapids that get your pulse going without stealing the afternoon.
This stretch of river sits on land shaped by millions of years of uplift and erosion; redrock cliffs are cut with vertical joints and ledges that reveal Navajo sandstone and younger alluvial deposits. Human history runs alongside the water: Paiute and Ute people traveled these corridors long before settlers and modern recreationists arrived. Today local outfitters emphasize both safety and stewardship, interpreting geology, wildlife and cultural stories as part of the trip.
Expect a family-focused experience: groups capped at 25, air-conditioned transport along scenic Highway 128, Coast Guard-approved PFDs, and an experienced guide who points out peregrine nest sites, desert bighorn on cliffs, and the photogenic Fisher Towers.
Practical guidance: arrive in quick-dry clothing and closed-toe water shoes, bring a refillable bottle and sunscreen, and be ready to cool off in calm stretches. Rapids vary by season—May and June bring the biggest splashes—so pick timing to match your comfort level. The route is accessible for most ages (minimum 5 years, 50 lbs) and is designed to be educational as well as fun. Leave no trace, follow your guide’s safety talk, and you’ll come off the river with photos, stories and a clearer sense of this desert river’s character.
Minimum age is 5 years and minimum weight is 50 lbs; staff can advise on best seating/boat placement for children.
The trip covers about seven river miles and runs roughly 4–5 hours door-to-door; it includes air-conditioned transport, PFDs, helmets on request, snacks, and water refills.
This family-friendly stretch features mostly calm water punctuated by class I–III rapids depending on seasonal flows—spring snowmelt increases splash and intensity.
Yes—pickup is from the Wild West Voyages office on Kane Creek Blvd with air-conditioned vans running to the launch on Highway 128.
Wild West Voyages operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The current of the Colorado River moves with purpose as you slide into your raft—sun on sandstone, the La Sal peaks keeping distant watch. Launching from the Highway 128 corridor, the trip winds seven miles through canyon walls that shift color with the afternoon light, alternating between long, lazy floats and short, lively rapids that get your pulse going without stealing the afternoon.
The current of the Colorado River moves with purpose as you slide into your raft—sun on sandstone, the La Sal peaks keeping distant watch. Launching from the Highway 128 corridor, the trip winds seven miles through canyon walls that shift color with the afternoon light, alternating between long, lazy floats and short, lively rapids that get your pulse going without stealing the afternoon.
This stretch of river sits on land shaped by millions of years of uplift and erosion; redrock cliffs are cut with vertical joints and ledges that reveal Navajo sandstone and younger alluvial deposits. Human history runs alongside the water: Paiute and Ute people traveled these corridors long before settlers and modern recreationists arrived. Today local outfitters emphasize both safety and stewardship, interpreting geology, wildlife and cultural stories as part of the trip.
Expect a family-focused experience: groups capped at 25, air-conditioned transport along scenic Highway 128, Coast Guard-approved PFDs, and an experienced guide who points out peregrine nest sites, desert bighorn on cliffs, and the photogenic Fisher Towers.
Practical guidance: arrive in quick-dry clothing and closed-toe water shoes, bring a refillable bottle and sunscreen, and be ready to cool off in calm stretches. Rapids vary by season—May and June bring the biggest splashes—so pick timing to match your comfort level. The route is accessible for most ages (minimum 5 years, 50 lbs) and is designed to be educational as well as fun. Leave no trace, follow your guide’s safety talk, and you’ll come off the river with photos, stories and a clearer sense of this desert river’s character.