Bucket list trip!
This is not a hiking or backpacking trip.
This is an overnight rafting trip on the Colorado River.
Permits for this trip are released two months in advance. Looking to coordinate with boaters from past trips to better suit the availability of those who have been looking forward to rafting and to increase our chances of winning.
🛶 Please add yourself to the waitlist to indicate interest. This trip will prioritize those that came along for SDB kayak camping in Horseshoe Bend and/or Black Canyon.
🛶 If there is still space, others may be added based on relevant experience and history of attendance with SDB.
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WHERE: Colorado River from CO to UT
RATING: Class II
CFS RANGE: 1,000-30,000 (Our target is 5,000 CFS and below)
LENGTH: 4 days (25.1 river miles)
TARGET TIMEFRAME: Early September (High 80+/Low 70)
BOATS: Can SUP, kayak, canoe, or enjoy shared raft rentals
* Hoping for September, although June is a great time to consider as well. Looking for feedback from the paddle fam. Spring run-off lasts from mid May to late June meaning high water on the Colorado which is great for rafting, but not appropriate for small vessels.
〰️ 14′ rafts starting at $95 per day to be split by raft crew (crew of 3-5).
Required Gear:
PFD
Whistle
Rescue Rope
We must rent a hard-sided toilet system(s), enough to accommodate entire crew. Wag bags alone are not permitted.
We must bring a fire pan for our campfires.
1 spare paddle for every 3 low capacity vessels including kayaks or SUPs.
Itinerary Sample:
📅 Day 0
〰️ Stage shuttle near take-out at Westwater in Utah.
〰️ Stay near put-in in Loma, CO or Grand Junction, CO.
📅 Day 1
〰️ Launch rentals from Loma.
〰️ Paddle approximately 3.25 river miles to Rattlesnake Camp.
〰️ Hike Rattlesnake Canyon, 3.9 mile RT, +908′
📅 Day 2
〰️ Paddle 6.9 river miles to see “Old Cabin”.
〰️ Paddle 3.6 river miles to Mee Canyon Camp.
📅 Day 3
〰️ Hike Mee Canyon, 5.2 miles RT, +1,459′
〰️ Paddle 1.6 river miles to Dog Island Camp or 2 river miles to Black Rocks Camps.
📅 Day 4
〰️ Take on Black Rock Rapids
〰️ Paddle 2.2 river miles to view a pictograph panel in a side canyon.
〰️ Paddle 6.5 miles to take-out.
〰️ Shuttle back to Loma, CO.
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As always…
You must be able to manage yourself and your transportation. This trip has minimal guidance. It may be possible to plan ridesharing by communicating with other attendees.
As this trip is out of state, communication is critical. There is sporadic phone service or no service. Therefore, if something comes up, you must communicate with the group as early as possible.
More information to be provided later.
Bearfoot Theory’s trip blog.
Road Trip Ryan’s blog.
Raft Rentals from Rimrock Adventures
Each participant in this paddle trip must realize that they are ultimately responsible for their own safety and navigation while engaging in this activity.
DISCLAIMER: Enter the river at your own risk. Be responsible for yourself and your safety. Make good decisions. With any trip, things can change, reservations can get lost, the unexpected can happen. A go-with-the-flow attitude is always a good thing, and most importantly, let’s all have fun! Make sure you are in good enough physical shape for the distance, elevation changes, and terrain. The leaders in this group aren’t professional river guides. By signing up for these events, you agree not to hold the Meetup organizers responsible for whatever happens to you on these events. The hiking group does not certify the expertise of the organizers, the event or assistant organizers (hike leaders) and…We are NOT responsible for any possible losses or injuries.
