Desolation Canyon River Rafting
Located deep within the Tavaputs Plateau, Desolation Canyon is one of the most remote wilderness areas in Utah. Steep canyon walls with towering spires and abundant
arches are spread throughout the region. Large beaches with giant cottonwood trees provide great campsites. Mild stretches of water offer many opportunities to swim and relax on the water.
A perfect canyon for inflatable kayaking with many rapids to enjoy. Explore the side canyons while hiking to ruins, historical sites and scenic overlooks.
Bears, deer, desert bighorn sheep, great blue herons, and one of the last bands of wild horses live along the river corridor.
Desolation Canyon rafting and inflatable kayaking - large image
There is much history in Desolation Canyon. The Fremont Indians inhabited the area and lived off the land. View ancient ruins left behind by the Fremont people that tell the
tale of life in the canyon several centuries ago. Ranchers moved into the area before 1900 and transported everything in by horseback. Outbuildings still stand today shaded by apple trees while Rock
Creek offers a great opportunity to cool off in the summer heat.
Outlaws frequented the Green River territory, often swapping horses with ranchers in the canyon. The rugged terrain offered a perfect hiding spot for Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch who left their
mark down the Green River. John Wesley Powell documented his expedition through the canyon in 1869. Powell and his crew named all the rapids on the river and many of the side canyons.
Inflatable kayaking in Desolation Canyon - large image
The charter flight into the canyon offers spectacular views of the journey ahead. Due to weight limitations on the charter flight your baggage must weigh less than 25 pounds.
If you would like to order beer or soft drinks, please call in advance. Our equipment vehicles will transport beverage orders to the launch site the day before the trip.
Because of its rich history and its unique cultural significance to the Ute people, Desolation Canyon has been designated as a national landmark. We appreciate and respect the importance of this beautiful region.
Hardshell Kayak Instruction!
Join Adventure Bound and the Telluride Kayak School for an unparalleled kayak instruction trip in the extraordinary wilderness river canyons of the
southwest!
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- The Clear Creek Middle School Outdoor Education Program recently participated in an exciting 5-day Desolation Canyon trip. Check out their awesome video,
Desolation Canyon 2009
- View more Desolation Canyon rafting and inflatable kayaking photos in our Photo Gallery.
If you have some great photos from one of our trips and would like them added to our new photo album, please send them to
info@adventureboundusa.com
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Desolation Canyon
Green River Rafting Photo Show
Desolation Canyon River Log
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