Utah whitewater - Colorado River, Grand County

Grand county, Moab to Powell Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV     112 miles
  The Moab to Powell Reservoir section of Colorado River in Utah is 112 miles long and it is classified as a class I-IV section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Grand County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Moab to Powell Reservoir stretch is the only paddling stretch along Colorado River. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, so better bring your camping gear along. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. For
    all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Near Colorado
River you come across South Fork Horse Canyon which is a brilliant location to visit, and you need to pop by Chocolate Drops if you're here. This river has it all.
While you're here at Colorado River you must stop by Brimhall Point, and the White Rim Trail offers hiking at its best. High temperatures at Colorado River throughout the summer are in the 90's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Colorado River dipping down into the 10's all through winter
 
nights. Colorado River is a location that is quite dehydrated mostly; all through the month of September you get the most rain around here, and February meanwhile is the driest month.

Colorado River, Moab to Powell Reservoir road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 112 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.89389
Longitude: -110.36056

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.57249
Longitude: -109.58111

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Current weather conditions at Colorado River, Utah
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Local climate location: HANKSVILLE 31 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab, Ut, Moab
34 miles away
Near the banks of the mighty Colorado river sits the Moab Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites. Artistically decorated, this three story, 79 room hotel is surrounded by the majestic red rock cliffs of ...

Comfort Suites Moab, Moab
34 miles away
Fully enclosed pool. 24hr guest laundry. Arches National Park 7 miles. Large one room suites. Microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker in all rooms. Pet Deposit: 10.00 per stay. All Comfort Suites ...

Moab Valley Inn, Moab
34 miles away
The Moab Valley Inn is conveniently located on Main Street in beautiful downtown Moab. Leisure or business guests will be pleased with our well maintained guestrooms, free continental breakfast, spac...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Colorado River.
 Ski Areas Near Colorado River:
Powderhorn, Colorado , 134 miles away, 1650 vertical feet
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado , 142 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Telluride, Colorado , 147 miles away, 3530 vertical feet
Durango, Colorado , 153 miles away, 2029 vertical feet
Silverton, Colorado , 161 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Sundance, Utah , 161 miles away, 2150 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 164 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Deer Valley, Utah , 167 miles away, 3000 vertical feet
Elk Meadows, Utah , 167 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Park City Mountain Resort, Utah , 169 miles away, 3100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Colorado River:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab, Ut, Moab , 34 miles away
Comfort Suites Moab, Moab , 34 miles away
Moab Valley Inn, Moab , 34 miles away
La Quinta Inn Moab, Moab , 34 miles away
Silver Sage Inn, Moab , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Colorado River:
Willow Flat Campground, San Juan County, 10 miles away
Squaw Flat Campground, San Juan County, 13 miles away
Needles Outpost Campground, San Juan County, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Colorado River:
White Rim Trail, San Juan County , 8 miles away
The Golden Stairs, Garfield County , 9 miles away
Silver Stairs, San Juan County , 9 miles away
North Trail, Wayne County , 10 miles away
Joint Trail, San Juan County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Colorado River:
Arches National Park, Moab - UT , 35 miles away
Canyonlands National Park, Moab - UT , 35 miles away

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