Dolores River Gateway Canyon Whitewater Rafting!
 Emerging from Slickrock Canyon the river enters Paradox Valley, an
interesting geologic phenomenon where the river cuts across the valley rather
than through the middle of it! This valley was extensively occupied by Pueblo
Indian culture and was also famous in western history as a route through which
rustlers traversed to sell stolen stock in the mining camps. In the spring,
nesting waterfowl abound in the natural but unprotected refuge.
From here the river cuts through Paradox and Mesa Canyons
where one can view remnants of an almost unbelievable "hanging flume". Near the
town of Gateway the river plunges into Gateway Canyon where some of the most
difficult rapids of the entire river are encountered. Some 30 miles below
Gateway, Colorado, the Dolores River unites with the Colorado River.
You can combine Ponderosa Gorge,
Slickrock, and Gateway Canyons
to create one of the longest raft trips in the West. Day after day you will
share the river with mergansers and great blue herons, exploring the desert
from a unique vantage point. Exciting whitewater, fascinating geology, Indian
ruins, interesting side creeks, and stunning sunsets will fill your days on
this adventure of a lifetime. This trip is great for people that can't afford
the time or expense of a Grand Canyon of the Colorado raft trip, or people just
looking to truly escape the pressures of modern life.
| Daily
Launches: |
Early May to
mid-June |
| Length: |
168 miles |
| Difficulty: |
Class II-IV
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| Departure
Time: |
9:00 am |
| Adult Price:
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$1489 |
| Child Price:
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$1235 |
Please arrive at least
30-45 minutes prior to departure time. This allows you time to check in and
relax before your trip departs. |
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Dolores
River Pre-Trip Information
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