Ride an old mining road, inflate a packraft, and float the Green River through Labyrinth Canyon — all in a single, guide-led day. This combo pairs technical singletrack descent with serene flat-water paddling for a remote slice of the Canyonlands backcountry.
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Morning in the high desert arrives cool and sharp: red-rock fins glow as your guide straps a packraft to the front of a mountain bike and you push off down an old mining road. The first miles are all pedal — loose gravel, switchbacked descents and sudden views that open onto the Green River far below. After losing more than 1,000 feet of elevation you reach the riverbank, inflate tiny boats saved for this exact moment, lash your bike to the bow and let the current carry you through Labyrinth Canyon’s quiet stone walls.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Good aerobic fitness and comfort on varied terrain; must handle sustained pedaling, a steep descent, and sitting in a packraft for several hours.
Wildlife
History
This corridor of the Green River was mapped in the late 19th century by exploratory parties including John Wesley Powell; older Indigenous presence across the region predates Euro-American exploration.
Conservation
The canyon’s cryptobiotic soils and desert vegetation are fragile — practice Leave No Trace, avoid creating new tracks and pack out all waste to protect the corridor.
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Hydrate and layer
Carry at least 2–3 liters of water and wear moisture-wicking layers — temps swing between canyon shade and exposed desert sun.
Footwear for two worlds
Use shoes that drain and dry quickly for river landings but still provide pedal traction for the initial descent.
Protect fragile soils
Stay on established roads and take care around cryptobiotic soil; avoid shortcutting switchbacks or creating new tracks.
Pack a dry bag
Bring a small dry bag for essentials you want afloat (phone, snacks, first-aid); guides secure bikes but personal items are your responsibility.
Hydration pack (2–3L)
Keeps water accessible across biking and paddling sections.
Quick-dry trail shoes
Drains and dries after river landings while providing grip on pedals.
summer
Lightweight waterproof layers
Protects against wind on the river and variable desert weather.
spring
Small dry bag
Protects phone, snacks and extra clothes during the float.