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Paddling Cataract and Westwater Canyons

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Southern Utah is home to the best outdoor adventures and desert landscapes. The mighty Colorado River flows through Moab and converges with the Green River, creating a great confluence of whitewater action. The popular Cataract Canyon and Westwater Canyon are both located in Southern Utah. Take a multi-day trip down the Colorado River for a truly unique experience. Trips on these stretches are often run with larger “j-rig” style pontoon boats that hold around 15 people. Whitewater in this region is similar in style to the Grand Canyon, with the river rapids being more like large waves. These locations run trips year-round. The best time to raft Cataract and Westwater Canyons are during the early spring months, when the water level is high.

Written by Ryan Hutchings.

“Different experiences on the different sections”

It is tough to group all of the Colorado River trips together in one review. you really have a ton of different experiences depending on the location you decide to raft in. The section of the Colorado River that runs through Moab, UT is a very calm … Read more...

Written by Ryan Hutchings.

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Paddling Cataract and Westwater Canyons

“Different experiences on the different sections”