Overnight Western rafting Trips in Colorado and Utah
Multi-day rafting with Mild to Wild is the ultimate way to reconnect with nature, family and friends! Our overnight river trips are perfect for families of all ages, gatherings with friends, school groups, and more. We take care of all the logistics for you, including the camp setup, meals, entertainment and side excursions, and of course getting you down the river!
Our premier river trips are scattered throughout the astounding landscapes of the Southwest, which include the Colorado River, Green River, Yampa River, and Salt River. These trips are all about the ease of unwinding in wilderness settings.
Multi-Day Rafting Trips
Best Multiday Rafting Trips on the Colorado, Green, Yampa and Salt River
At A Glance - Compare These Multiday Western Rivers and Trip Options
Cataract Canyon Quick Facts
Cataract Canyon Rafting MultiDay Trips
Cataract Canyon churns up some of the biggest whitewater on the Colorado River. It’s legendary rapids, scenery and archaeological sites make it THE premier rafting trip in Moab, Utah.
- River: Colorado River
- River Miles: 96
- Trip Length: 2 – 6 Days
- Location: Canyonlands National Park, Utah
- Difficulty: High Adventure | Class V
- Ages: Low Water 10+ | High Water 14+
- Season: March – October
- Private Trips Available
Gates of Lodore Quick Facts
Gates of Lodore Rafting Multi-Day Trips
Gates of Lodore is one of the most popular rafting trips in the United States. It’s jaw dropping scenery, exciting whitewater, abundant wildlife, and rich history make it highly sought-after. In that, it tends to book up before the season starts
- River: Green River
- River Miles: 45
- Trip Length: 3 – 4 Days
- Location: Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado/Utah
- Difficulty: Intermediate Adventure | Class IV
- Ages: Low Water 7+ | High Water 12+
- Season: May – August
- Private Trips Available
Desolation Canyon Quick Facts
Desolation Canyon Rafting Multi-Day Trips
Desolation Canyon meanders through one of the most remote and historic stretches of wilderness in the lower 48. Despite its name, “Deso” hosts some of the most wildlife and best beaches out of any river canyon in the West.
- River: Green River
- River Miles: 84
- Trip Length: 4 – 6 Days
- Location: Desolation Canyon Wilderness Area, Utah
- Difficulty: Mild/Intermediate Adventure | Class III
- Ages: 5+
- Season: May – September
- Private Trips Available
Yampa River Quick Facts
Yampa River Rafting Multi-Day Trips
The Yampa River is the last free flowing tributary in the Colorado River System. This makes its season short, but incredibly sweet. Its pristine canyon reveals one of the most rare wildernesses left in North America.
- River: Yampa River
- River Miles: 72
- Trip Length: 4 – 5 Days
- Location: Dinosaur National Monument, Colorado/Utah
- Difficulty: Intermediate Adventure | Class IV
- Ages: Low Water 7+ | High Water 12+
- Season: May – July
- Private Trips Available
Is Castle Valley The Best Multi-Day Rafting Trip For New Rafters? – Adventure Vlog
Castle Valley: Moab Rafting Multi-Day Trips
Castle Valley is a dramatically scenic stretch of the Colorado River near Moab, Utah. It’s long stretches of calm waters allow for ample swimming, kayaking, standup paddle boarding, and relaxation.
- River: Colorado River
- River Miles: 22
- Trip Length: 2 – 3 Days
- Location: Moab, Utah
- Difficulty: Mild | Class II
- Ages: 4+
- Season: March – October
- Private Trips Available
Salt River Rafting: Quick Facts and Insights
Salt River Rafting Multi-Day Trips
The Salt River is one of the most exclusive rafting excursions in the United States due to its unpredictable season and amazing whitewater. It also hosts the earliest rafting season in the country!
- River: Salt River
- River Miles: 54
- Trip Length: 2-4 Days
- Location: Fort Apache Reservation, Arizona
- Difficulty: Intermediate | Class IV
- Ages: Low Water 8+ | High Water 12+
- Season: March – April
- Private Trips Available (5 Day Trips)
Upper Animas
Upper Animas River Rafting – Durango’s Most Extreme Multi-Day Trip
Upper Animas Rafting Overnight Trips
The Upper Animas is one of the most commercially difficult whitewater rafting trips in the United States. This stretch of amazing rapids roars through Colorado’s largest wilderness area, with some areas only accessible from the historic Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge.
- River: Upper Animas
- River Miles: 30
- Trip Length: 2-3 Days
- Location: Weminuche Wilderness, Colorado
- Difficulty: Wild | Class V
- Ages: Low Water 14+ | High Water 16+
- Season: May – August
River Maps: Green, Colorado and Yampa Rivers
These incredible western rivers are each known for their beauty, remoteness, and whitewater
thrills. The Green, Yampa, and Colorado are part of the larger Colorado River Basin.
The Yampa River starts in the Rocky Mountains above Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and flows into the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument near Utah.
The Green River’s headwaters start in the Wyoming high country, and joins the Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park, Utah.
Each trip is wonderfully unique, and many of our guests return throughout the years to check off each of these amazing river trips.
How to Choose a Western Multi-Day River Rafting Trip
Alternative Rafting Trips to the Grand Canyon
If you’ve been thinking about taking a Grand Canyon rafting trip, but aren’t sure about the cost, availability or length of time it takes to run this stretch of the Colorado River, check out our blog about alternative multi-day rafting trips.
Not only are there plenty of alternative trips that are easier to plan, they’re just as spectacular as that famous stretch of the Colorado River. You’d be surprised how many similarities these Cataract, Lodore and Desolation share with the Grand!