Float 84 miles of the Green River through towering sandstone walls on this four-day guided rafting trip from Moab. Expect scenic flights, paddle-and-raft days, petroglyph hikes and nights on cottonwood-lined sandbars.
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Morning light slices across a wide, slow river as rafts nose away from a sandy shore and the canyon opens ahead. The Green River pulls with quiet authority, alternating slow, reflective pools and the teeth of whitewater, while high cliffs of red and tan banded sandstone rise like pages of geological time.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
4 days
Fitness Level
Moderate to fit: able to handle full days of rafting, short hikes, getting in/out of boats and managing camp tasks.
Wildlife
History
The canyon walls record millennia of human presence—from Ancestral Puebloan rock art to 19th-century explorer and trapper routes—etched into sandstone cliffs.
Conservation
These riparian zones are fragile: practice Leave No Trace, avoid collecting artifacts, and use provided toilet systems to minimize impact.
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Hydration and water treatment
Bring at least 3 liters per day and a reusable bottle; guides provide beverages but desert dehydration is common.
Sun protection
Wide-brim hat, high-SPF sunscreen and UV sunglasses are must-haves for long open-water stretches.
Footwear for moving on sand and rocks
Closed-toe water shoes with good grip and lightweight camp shoes for evenings protect feet on rapids and shore hikes.
Respect cultural sites
Do not touch or climb on rock art; photograph from a distance and follow guide directions to preserve fragile panels.
Closed-toe river shoes
Protect feet during rapid entries and while scrambling on rocky shores.
summer
Dry bag (20–40L)
Keeps clothing, camera and electronics dry on river days and during rapids.
Lightweight insulated jacket
Warmth for cool mornings and nights beside the river.
spring
Wide-brim sun hat & SPF 30+ sunscreen
Crucial protection from prolonged desert sun exposure on open water.
summer