Castle Valley Trip Map + River Log
Mile | Features and Highlights
| 0 | Dewey Bridge Put In, river left. |
| 0-5 | The first five miles of the stretch flow through a deep, beautiful canyon before the scenery opens up. |
| 6.5 | Hittle Bottom Recreation Site & Boat Ramp, river left. |
| 7.0 | The canyon opens up into the Professor Valley. This massive valley offers picturesque views of huge desert towers and the La Sal Mountains. |
| 8.5 | The road to Fisher Towers is on river left. These famous towers are visible throughout the first portion of this trip. The towers are a popular site for climbing and hiking. |
| 9.3 | Onion Creek Campground & Boat Ramp, river left. |
| 9.4 | Onion Creek Rapid (Class II) |
| 9.7 | On river left, some abandoned-looking buildings appear to be a historical site but are actually part of a movie set! Check out the incredible history of Moab’s movie features here. |
| 10.5 | Professor Creek Rapid (Class II) |
| 10.6 | After Professor Creek, three large geologic wonders emerge: Castleton Tower, the Convent, and Sister Superior become visible in the distance on the left. These iconic towers loom over Castle Valley. |
| 13 | Sorrel Ranch River Resort, river left. Originally a working homestead & ranch from 1903-1994, this luxury resort and spa overlooks the river and has a small mercantile and restaurant open to the public. The original farmhouse still stands on the property today. |
| 15 | New Rapid (Class II) |
| 16.5 | Rocky Rapid (Class II) & Boat Ramp, river left. |
| 18.5 | Red Cliffs Lodge, river left. Also the home of the Moab Museum of Film & Western Heritage. |
| 19 | White’s Rapid (Class III) |
| 22 | Salt Wash Rapid (Class II). Salt Wash marks the boundary of Arches National Park. |
| 23 | Take Out Beach, river left. |
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