Combine family-friendly canyoneering with a peaceful stand-up paddle on the Colorado River. This full-day Moab combo mixes 3.5 miles of hiking and guided rappels with an afternoon of SUP beneath towering canyon walls.
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You start the day shoulder-to-shoulder with red stone, the canyon walls warming as sunlight climbs. The route threads through narrow sandstone gullies, hikers’ voices echoing as guides clip in ropes and explain the next rappel. The arch you descend beside leans like a carved doorway, wind having shaped its lip for millions of years.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable with 3–4 miles of uneven hiking, short scrambles, and standing balance on a paddleboard
Wildlife
History
Moab’s canyons sit on Colorado Plateau formations used for millennia by Ancestral Puebloan and Ute peoples; Euro-American exploration and ranching arrived in the 19th century.
Conservation
Stay on durable rock surfaces to protect cryptobiotic soil, pack out all trash, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize river disturbance and erosion.
Reserve your spot on the Rappelling and Stand Up Paddleboarding Combo today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate for desert heat
Carry a refillable 1–2L water bottle; guides provide water but you’ll want personal access during hikes and between activities.
Wear secure footwear
Closed-toe trail shoes that can handle both slick sandstone and short river soaks are ideal for the day’s transition from land to water.
Sun protection matters
Use a wide-brim hat, long-sleeve sun shirt, and reef-safe sunscreen—exposure is high during mid-day on open canyon walls.
Follow weight/age guidance
Activity is family-friendly but has limits for safety—disclose height and weight when booking and ask about age minimums; guides provide instruction for beginners.
Closed-toe trail shoes
Grip for slick sandstone and protection during canyon approaches and short river entries.
Hydration pack or refillable bottle
Desert heat requires steady drinking—pack 1–2 liters and refill between sections.
summer
Sun hat and SPF 30+ sunscreen
Full-day sun exposure on open rock and water reflects increases burn risk.
summer
Light waterproof layer
Mornings can be cool; a thin shell works for wind and splash protection on the river.
spring