Utah whitewater - Green River, Book Cliffs, Uintah/ Emery/ Carbon County
Uintah/ Emery/ Carbon
county,
Ouray to Green River Town section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 128 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Utah tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This section of Green River in Uintah/ Emery/ Carbon County is 128 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Uintah/ Emery/ Carbon County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The Ouray to Green River Town section is the only paddling section along Green
River. Whitewater paddling here in the Book Cliffs is a great experience. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to
get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.
Briefly about the general area: On a great day at Green River you can take a hike along the Sunrise Dugway. Green River is a location that is reasonably arid usually; the month with most of the rain is September,
and January on the other hand is the driest. At Green River during the summer highs are in the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Green River are in the 10's.
33 miles away
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33 miles away
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34 miles away
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