Green River Rafting: The Gates of Lodore & Dinosaur National Monument - 4 Days
Green River Rafting in Colorado: Gates of Lodore - 4 Days - Overview
The Green River in Colorado surges among gorges glutted with the remnants of giants. As you raft the Green River through Dinosaur National Monument, the riverbed's banks are an open-air archive of far-out fossils — many in plain sight among the cliff walls and shores — unearthed by wind, water and time. At its start, the Green River twists through the Gates of Lodore, a catacomb of scarlet slot canyons, yawning valleys and lush ledges of emerald
evergreen and brush. Exploration is the mission of the day as rafting the Green River promises dozens of side hikes, relaxing nights on the beach and easy-going whitewater paddles perfect for young families and laid-back vacationers.
Green River Rafting: Itinerary at a Glance
- Scenic ride from Vernal, Utah to Dinosaur National Monument
- Raft through the towering Gates of Lodore
- Challenge some of the river’s most exciting and famous rapids like Upper and Lower Disaster Falls
- Hike up Winnie’s Grotto to beautiful oases and side canyons
- Sit back and soak in the remote splendor of Lodore – its soaring red rock cliffs sprinkled with deep green junipers and piñon pines
- Feast on delicious meals, relax on sandy beaches
- Charge rapids like Harp Falls, Triplet Falls, and Hells Half Mile
- Hike to Rippling Brook -- the perfect place for a cooling dip
- View petroglyphs at the confluence with the Yampa River
- We pick up speed as we enter Split Mountain Canyon and the river’s gradient becomes considerably steeper. Four or five major rapids deliver plenty of whitewater excitement during our last day on the river
- Shuttle from Split Mountain to Vernal
OARS Canyonlands, Inc. is an authorized concessioner of Dinosaur National Monument.
Trip costs include optional $84/person transportation package (can be deleted if you prefer another option) and National Park Service entrance fee.
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