Grand Junction Rafting

Ruby Horsethief Canyon

Ruby Horsethief Canyon Rafting

Ruby Horesethief Canyon raft trips provide the perfect sample of the awe-inspiring canyon vistas that characterize the Colorado River. This section of the river is a tranquil 25 mile stretch of class I moving water the takes your from Grand Junction to just across the Utah border. Ruby Horsethief is a great trip for school groups, company gatherings, and family reunions with large sandy beaches and the smooth easy flowing river. Expect plenty of time to relax in camp, paddleboard, kayak, hike, an explore side canyons.  Ruby Horsethief Canyon is just a short drive from both Grand Junction, CO & Moab, UT.

  • Mild, class I section at all water levels is perfect for large groups, paddleboards, & Kayaks
  • Large group campsites with sandy beaches
  • Serene river canyon is the perfect place to relax & rejuvenate
  • Admire stunning sandstone walls and the desert landscape that is synonymous with the Colorado River
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More About Rafting Ruby Horsetheif

Ruby Horsethief raft trips are available to groups of 12 or more on a custom basis. This makes this trip perfect for school groups, family reunions, company retreats, or any group needing a custom river experience. Please reach out to our trip specialists for more information about launch dates and availability: 970.247.4789

Looking for more white water rafting trips in Colorado? Visit our Colorado White Water Rafting page.

Trip Options

Ruby Horsethief Rafting - Mild to Wild Rafting

Ruby Horsethief 2-Day Trip

Grand Junction, CO

Requires group minimum of 12. Call our trip specialists for launch dates and availability: 970.247.4789

Youth: $529
Adult: $579

Ruby Horsethief Canyon - Grand Junction, CO - Mild to Wild

Ruby Horsethief 3-Day Trip

Grand Junction, CO

Requires group minimum of 12. Call our trip specialists for launch dates and availability: 970.247.4789

Youth: $679
Adult: $739

Trip Trip Features Additional Cost Per Adult
2 Day (~25 River Miles)
  • 1-2 hikes
  • 4 meals
  • 1.5 Days on the river
  • 1 night camping
  • Time to relax and explore at camp
  • Time to Kayak and Paddle Board
$579
(Base Price)
3 Day (~25 River Miles)
  • 2-3 hikes
  • 7 meals
  • 2.5 Days on the river
  • 2 night camping
  • More time to relax & explore at camp
  • More time to Kayak and Paddle Board
+$160

Why Raft Ruby Horesethief Canyon with Mild to Wild?

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Trip Provisions

  • AEDs and comprehensive first aid kits on most multi-day trips
  • Satelite communication devices
  • Delicious meals and snacks provided from lunch on day 1 to lunch on the last day
  • Catered 3 course dinners with appetizers, entrees, and deserts
  • Dietary accommodations
  • All necessary high quality custom river and camp equipment is provided
  • Round trip transportation from meet location
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Professional, Interpretive & Entertaining Guides

  • Trip leaders average 2,000 river miles
  • All guides are certified in First Aid & CPR.
  • Dedicated company division to risk managment, guided training, and continuing guide education
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Our Commitment
to You

Mild to Wild has been family owned and operated for over 30 years. We value excellence in guest services and strive to curate incredible experiences for our guests. We are proud to offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not absolutely delighted with our guides and equipment your trip is free.

Reviews from our Guests

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Sandra Perez
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We booked a tour of Mesa Verde for a full day. Arrived at 8:00; returned at 4:30. The day was not a blue bird sky day - we had clouds, drizzle, rain and grey but the experience was surreal. Overlooks of amazing architecture in the cliffs, pit adobes in the corn fields, storage of grain in the cliffs - all viewed easily from the road and overlooks. Easily seen but not easily understood. That’s where our tour guide, Jay was an incredible asset. He added so much to our viewing of these spaces that we will take away incredible knowledge of the Pueblan People. And then the tour of the Palace. WOW! In fact, WOW was the word of the day! Jay was the best of the best. I have gone with Viator before and have not been disappointed. They pick the best tour companies in the area. Thanks Jay for a wonderful experience.
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R C
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Eli was amazing!!!! Well guided and have to say we were the only boat to have one maybe two people go overboard! Haha! But seriously, calm, knowledgeable and fun!
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Deb Terry
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From start to finish our guide, Tim made sure that we had the absolute best experience on the Jeep tour! The sites that he took us to, the information he gave us ensured a memory of a lifetime! Highly recommend!
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Crystal Lemmons
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The half day kayak trip was an adventure worth experiencing. Eli was our guide and was helpful and enjoyable.
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R Di Wu
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Hannah our guide was amazing!! She took expert care of two moms and our 5 and 7 year old kids!! All the other guides played water gun battle with our kids the whole trip!! Paton was the other guide and I forgot the other names 😭 everyone was awesome 😀 Highly recommend!! We also tried Tom's for Canadian food like the guides recommended and it was delicious!!! Thank you!!! Will be back!!!
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Oleksii Misiura
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First time on the rafting, and i received best experience, highly recommend this place to visit Special thanks to the instructors Eli, Hannah and Payton, best guy's!
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Dmytro Dmytrenko
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Really emotional and fun trip, thanks to all team. Everyone should try kayaking
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Trey Walker
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Creed and Peyton were awesome guides! Would highly recommend checking out this place.
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Nikki Coppola
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Peyton was an awesome guide! Beautiful scenery and so much fun!

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Payments & Cancellations

Payment Options

  1. 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
  2. 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
  3. Call for other arrangements!

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.

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).

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.
Ruby Horsethief Canyon - Grand Junction, CO - Mild to Wild

Special Ways We Care for You on the River:

  • Various boat sizes to accommodate your needs
  • Professional, highly trained guides with trip leaders averaging over 2,000 river miles of experience
  • Multi-talented guides cook delicious camp cuisine and provide camp entertainment
  • Highly maintained boating equipment
  • Comfortable camp chairs, tables and fun beach games
  • Water resistant gear bags for overnight trips

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