Desolation Canyon Rafting trips on the Green River offer an unforgettable trip. Whether you’re looking for a family vacation, a solo getaway, or time with friends, Desolation Canyon has something for everyone! Experience a thrilling adventure through one of the most remote parts of the continental United States: The Tavaputs Plateau. This region was home to the indigenous Fremont Culture more than a thousand years ago. Today, it is still home to the Ute Indian Tribe. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, homesteaders and ranchers made a life along the river, and some of America’s most notorious outlaws used its rugged depths as a hideout. You’ll find a remarkable array of history as well as wildlife among the tall, rainbow-colored cliffs sculpted by millennia of wind and water.
This trip begins with a scenic flight over the Tavaputs Plateau and the river canyon, giving you a bird’s eye view of the region that explorer John Wesley Powell called “a region of wildest desolation.” As the Green River flows through Desolation Canyon, it is peppered with groves of cottonwood trees and white, sandy beaches. Countless side canyons create endless hiking opportunities, and there are over 60 rapids to test your inflatable kayaking skills and cool you off. Fun, fascinating, and wild, Desolation Canyon is truly one of Utah’s best-kept secrets.
Read more: Insider’s Guide to Rafting the Green River through Desolation Canyon
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Featured Review:
The guides were all excellent. They worked from sun up till sundown. The food was much better than I expected! The hikes were educational and a good change of pace as well as a form of exercise. The flight to the starting point was breathtaking. We are fortunate as a family to have traveled to Europe, Mexico, and Hawaii and this was certainly one of our best and most fun family vacations! Enjoying nature in the company of family and friends is hard to beat! Thank you for an experience we will never forget! (Marty Allison)