About This Trip

A Cataract Canyon 6 day rafting trip is the premier Colorado River experience in Utah. Expect all the time you need to discover the history, scenery, and excitement of Utah’s most sought-after rafting trip.

Nearly a week in Cataract Canyon promises for impressive hikes, ample time on the beach, and at least two days splashing through some of the biggest waves on the Colorado River. Some of the sites along with way include: Huge fields of sparkling petrified wood, ancient ruins and petroglyphs, looming hikes to the Dolls House, side canyons seldom seen by most visitors, and more.

As for the whitewater section, you’ll have time to enjoy more waves as some of them can be run multiple times! Choose your vessel of choice in the smaller oar boat where the waves will, in fact, rock you like a hurricane, or the motor boat that can take on the big drops head on.

The schedule is a very flexible on this trip since there’s more time to cover the 96 mile journey. The first 50 miles are flat water, so we motor through this section (stopping to enjoy the sites along the way) as we travel deeper into this world of red rock.

Shortly after meeting the Green River confluence in the heart of Canyonlands National Park, the whitewater can be heard rumbling downstream. This rapid section lasts for around 16 miles, and is run both in oar boats and the motor rig. After that, we’ll start motoring after Gypsum Canyon to the North Wash takeout for about 28 miles.

Cataract Canyon 6-Day trips start at $1499.

Cataract Canyon Quick Facts

What's So Special About Cataract Canyon?

Overview

Location / Season

Canyonlands National Park, UT

March – October

Restrictions

Ages: Low Water: 10+, High Water: 14+

Class of Rapids

High Water: IV – V

Low Water: III – IV

Meet Time

7:00 AM

Boat Options

S-Rig & Snout Rig

Book Your Trip

6 Day Cataract Canyon Trip

Trip Planning

Map & Facts

TOP 10 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CATARACT CANYON:

Cataract Canyon length: 96 miles
Cataract Canyon put-in: Potash
Cataract Canyon take-out: Hite Marina
Cataract Canyon rapid class: Class III, IV and V
Cataract Canyon’s top rapids: Big Drops 2 & 3, Capsize, Rapid 5
Best for Ages: 10+ low water, 14+ high water
Located in: Canyonlands National Park
Notable scenery: Dramatic Red Sandstone, Dead Horse State Park, Green River Confluence
Notable sites: Ancient granaries, Horseshoe bend hike, Petrified wood field, Tex’s Grotto, Doll’s House
Average CFS: 2,000 – 60,000 CFS

Booking Options

S-Rig & Snout Rig

This trip utilizes custom motorized S-rigs and Snout Rigs, allowing for unparalleled comfort and speed to navigate the 96 mile journey from put-in to take-out. These river-running machines allow for the biggest action Cataract Canyon has to offer. You’ll experience the mightiest of waves the Colorado River, while smaller and less stable crafts are often forced to row around much of the canyons premiere action.

Ages 10+ Low Water, 14+ High Water

Youth (10-15)

$1499

Adult (16+)

$1779

Military/Senior (65+)

$1499

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Plan

We start with 35% down, then 35% at 180 days, and 30% at 60 days before your trip. Please call for alternative payment arrangements.

Booking closer to your trip?

Within 180 days: 65% due at booking
Within 60 days: paid in full at booking

Minimum deposits apply.

Cancellation Policy

60+ days: Receive a refund less $200 per person unrecoverable fees.
45+ days: Reschedule for another trip/date, or receive Mild to Wild gift certificate less $200 per person.
Less than 45 days, unfortunately there will be no refund. Substitutions/name changes are allowed.
RoamRight Travel Insurance is recommended to help cover unforeseen circumstances, such as cancelled flights, sickness or medical evacuations.
Guests needing to be evacuated from the canyon will be charged a minimum of $1,000 per person.

Fees

In addition to the listed trip cost, we collect an additional 9% for River and Land Access Fees (ie. Forest Service, BLM, City, Private Land Use).

Trip Departure Policy

We reserve the right to switch river/locations based on current conditions and a minimum number of participants. This trip requires 4 participants or paid seats to depart.

Free Courtesy Hold

We don’t want you to miss out on this trip so we’ll hold your spots, payment-free, for 24hrs while you make your final arrangements & prepare for payment.