Fisher Towers

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The Fisher Towers rise just outside of Moab, and beneath the green slopes of the La Sal Mountains, the Colorado River flows through the kind of red rock scenery many people will recognize from Hollywood’s classic Western movies. The towers are giant sandstone monoliths that preside over a 14-mile stretch of gentle class I and II rapids and serves as the perfect setting for younger children and anyone else looking for an easy introduction to river rafting!

Near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and close to all the amenities of Moab, this river trip is a perfect complement to any desert exploration. Get a taste of riverside camping, experience gentle whitewater rapids, and learn all about what a river trip is all about.

The notion of adventure travel solely being for the most daring is fading each day as people of all ages and walks of life have found themselves heading outdoors for vacation. Meaningful experiences, personal connections, and meditative moments await those who choose the outdoors in lieu of a more traditional vacation.

We can book this trip upon request for a group of six or more! Call our office to chat with one of our reservation agents to learn more.

This trip is perfect for youth groups (age 12 and up) and we offer special rates for these groups! Click here to learn more!

Interested in doing this stretch as a daily trip? We do that, too! You can learn more about it on our Colorado River Daily trip page.

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We can book this trip upon request for a group of six or more! Call our office (800-624-6323) to chat with one of our reservation agents to learn more.

Trip Overview

Type:

Rafting
Location:

Colorado River - Moab
Length:

2 Days
Dates:

Scheduled upon request ~ May through September
Meet at:

Green River, UT @ 8:00 am
Difficulty:

Beginner
Min. Age:

5
Prices:

$645
Deposit:

400

Highlights

Easy access just outside Moab, Utah
A popular choice for beginner groups
Great stretch for inflatable kayaks and stand-up paddle boards
Riverside camping with amazing views of Fisher Towers and the La Sal Mountains
Learn what a multi-day rafting trip is all about

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Itinerary

Downstream of the confluence of the Colorado and Dolores Rivers, the Colorado passes under the remains of the historic Dewey Bridge and heads south toward the town of Moab, Utah.

Float along side the iconic Fisher Towers, mudstone monoliths jutting from the canyon walls you may recognize from many films. The river flows next to the 12,000-foot-tall La Sal Mountains all the way to Take Out Beach, our end point, ten miles north of Highway 191 and Moab.

Sample Itinerary

Day 1

The meeting time on our first day will be 8:00 am at our headquarters Green River, Utah. (If your trip is a charter, we can discuss meeting near the river.)

We will get everyone outfitted with their dry bags, and after we finish packing up, we will head to the river! It is about a 1.5 hour drive from our headquarters to the put-in for our trip.

We’ll get you outfitted with personal flotation devices and orient you to life on the water, and then we’re off! Float leisurely through calm water to start. Look for bald eagles, beavers, great blue herons, and night herons. We’ll pause for lunch and maybe some sandcastle building on a beach along the way.

Camp within sight of the 12,000-foot Sierra La Sal and Fisher Tower formations; the openness of the river corridor makes for a stunning, expansive view of both sunset and sunrise.

Day 2

Now approaching Class I and II rapids! These are great fun for inflatable kayaks. Pass beneath Castle Rock and the Priest-and-Nuns formation before lunch near White’s Rapid, the biggest of the trip.

Our vans await at the aptly named Take Out Beach, where we’ll load up our gear and drive you back to your vehicles (arrangements can also be made to shuttle your vehicles to the take out). We aim to be at the take out at 2:00 p.m. From Take Out Beach back to Highway 191 is a 15 minute drive.

Fisher Towers youth rafting trips on the Colorado River

This sample itinerary is one possibility of how your trip will run, but keep in mind that external factors such as the weather and other groups on the water may affect your itinerary. River trips are all about going with the flow, so keep an open mind and have fun!

F.A.Q.

Weather & Water

To see average temperatures by month in the Moab area, check out this helpful site. We can run this trip May-September.

This stretch of river is quite mellow, featuring small Class I and II rapids.

Boat Options

We typically run trips with oar boats, but can include a paddle boat upon request for a group of six dedicated paddlers. We will also bring along inflatable kayaks and stand-up paddle boards.

Meals & Camping

The campsites on this trip are generally primitive and right next to the river. Most of the camps feature a nice beach and a hiking trail.

The 2-day Fisher Towers trip will begin with lunch on the water, followed by dinner at camp, a breakfast in the morning, and one final lunch on the river. All meals are prepared fresh by your guides.

Trip Rating

This is a beginner level trip which is perfect for young children, first-time rafters, and those new to camping.

How To Book

We can book this trip upon request for a group of six or more, and can make it a private trip for a group of 14 or more. Give us a call at our office (800-624-6323) to chat with one of our reservation agents to learn more.