About This Trip
Our Gates of Lodore 4 Day rafting trip offers a slower pace and a fully immersive experience through one of the most spectacular river canyons of all time. Each day comes with time to stop and explore Lodore’s side canyons in between the rapid sections, and longer evenings in beautifully lush camps.
Throughout the 45 mile meander, we usually explore gorgeous trails like the Hanging Gardens at the canyon rim, and the Jones Hole Trail after the Yampa River Confluence, with possibly more stops along the way. Lodore holds a wealth of history and wildlife, so keep your eyes peeled for rock art and big horned sheep, on and off the river.
The big whitewater sections are great bookends on this trip, with the historic and notorious class III rapids on the first day (Disaster Falls, Triplet Falls, and Hell’s Half Mile), and the rolling class II’s of Split Mountain on the last day.
For those who want to really indulge in the rare wilderness of Lodore Canyon, this trip is for you. The more time spent in nature the better, we say.
Gates of 4-day Lodore Raft trips start at $1099.00
Map & Facts
Top 10 Things to Know about Lodore Canyon:
- Lodore Canyon length: 45 miles
- Lodore Canyon put-in: Lodore Ranger Station
- Lodore Canyon take-out: Split Mountain Campground
- Lodore Canyon rapid class: Class III and IV
- Lodore Canyon’s top rapids: Disaster Falls, Triplet Falls, Hell’s Half Mile
- Best for Ages: 7+ at low water, 12+ at high water
- Location: Dinosaur National Monument
- Notable Scenery: 2,000 foot quartzite cliffs, lush forests, Yampa River confluence in Echo Park
- Notable Sites: Winnie’s Grotto, Early explorer inscriptions, Hanging Garden overlook
- Average CFS Range: 1,500 – 35,000
Booking Options
Oar Rafts
15 foot self-bailing rafts (up to 6 guests).
Inflatable Kayaks are brought along to enjoy at appropriate water levels.
We typically seat between 4-6 guests to each raft.
- Ages 7+
Payments & Cancellations
Payment Options
- 1/2 down, 1/2 charged 30 days prior to trip.
- 1/3 down with remaining balance charged in thirds.
- 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.
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.
Plan Your Trip
FAQ
Camping & Dining
Itinerary
Map & River Log
Packing Guide
Weather & Rapids
Meet Location & Directions
- Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours - Dinosaur National Monument Outpost
- 970-247-4789
- 2330 East US 40, Vernal, UT 84078
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Get Directions
Trips meet at the Microtel in Vernal
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