Basics
- Location:
- Deep within Canyonlands National Park 70 miles southwest of Moab
- Suitability:
- Raft,
Kayak - River Length
- 18 miles
- Time:
- 2-3 days
- Season:
- Year round with peak from late-May through June
Description
Located deep within the remote, rugged scenic splendor of Canyonlands National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is Cataract Canyon. Cataract Canyon contains some of the best whitewater in the country, especially during spring run-off. The so-called "graveyard of the Colorado" has 26 substantial rapids from Class 3 to 4+.
Tour Companies
Adrift Adventures Moab
- Southeast Utah
- Rafting
- 800-874-4483
Adrift Adventures Moab is the place to go for your whitewater rafting vacation. Let our licensed and experienced guides take you on a journey that you will reminisce about for years. You'll find what you want-whether it's unexcelled excitement, quiet serenity, or a bit of both. Visit our website for complete details.Sheri Griffith River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting
- 435-259-8229
No river has captured people's hearts and imaginations like the mighty Colorado River and her tributaries. The spectacular scenery, the uncrowded splendor of the river, the solitude of the canyons, a journey back in time. Join us for an adventure that will indeed change your life and provide a glowing sense of pleasure that is hard to find anywhere in today's high pressure world.Moki Mac River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting, Canoeing
- 800-284-7280
A family run business for over 30 years, Moki Mac River Expeditions offers a full variety of trips on the Colorado and Green Rivers. Choose from easy day trips, relaxing float trips or wild whitewater adventures. All trips are led by expert guides and feature spectacular desert canyon wilderness.Western River Expeditions Utah
- Green & Colorado Rivers
Westwater, Cataract & Grand Canyons - Rafting, Kayaking
- 801-942-6669
River runners at any level of experience are bound to find the right rafting trip with Western River Expeditions. If you've never run a river or slept outdoors, you are like many of our guests. Relax. We design our trips to be comfortable and accessible to most everyone, regardless of experience. After all, this is your vacation.Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
- Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
- Rafting
- 800-253-7328
Since 1971, Colorado River & Trail Expeditions has offered exceptional Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Adrift Adventures Moab
- Southeast Utah
- Rafting
- 800-874-4483
Sheri Griffith River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting
- 435-259-8229
Moki Mac River Expeditions
- Colorado & Green Rivers
- Rafting, Canoeing
- 800-284-7280
Western River Expeditions Utah
- Green & Colorado Rivers
Westwater, Cataract & Grand Canyons - Rafting, Kayaking
- 801-942-6669
Holiday River Expeditions - Rafting
- UT / CO / ID Rivers
- Rafting
- 800-624-6323
Colorado River & Trail Expeditions
- Grand Canyon & Utah Canyon Country
- Rafting
- 800-253-7328
River Details
Setting:
Desert
Suitability:
Raft
Kayak
Kayak
River Length
18 miles
Time
2-3 days
Add 2-3 days if floating from Moab
Add 2-3 days if floating from Moab
Season:
Year round with peak from late-May through June
Guides Available?
Yes
Additional Details
Private groups or individuals must be experienced and have proper equipment to obtain a permit to run the river here. Call the Canyonlands info number at 435-259-7164 far in advance of planned trip. Most people though leave it up to the numerous outfitters in Moab to arrange and guide their trip. Most trips here are multi-day and begin with the slow water sections described above, but you can arrange to be driven by jet boat to the confluence and get right into the wild stuff.
Map + Directions
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