This Multi-Day River Rafting Adventure Through Red Rocks Belongs On Your Utah Bucket List
By Courtnie Erickson|Published May 15, 2024
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
Here in Utah, we have destinations that make for calm, relaxing days spent in nature. From easy hikes to remote campgrounds, there are beautiful and relaxing places to spend time outdoors. However, if you love a heart-racing adventure, there are also plenty of options including overnight and multi-day rafting trips from Moab Adventure Center. You can have an experience you will never forget.
If adventure is what you are after, you will certainly find it in Moab. This area is known for its thrilling heart-racing activities from jeeps and jet boat rides to mountain bikes and hikes, this is a red rock paradise.
One unique way to explore this area is an overnight or multi-day rafting trip offered by Moab Adventure Center. This company has offered unique tours and extreme adventures since 1961.
Half-day and full-day rafting adventures are available for individuals as young as five years old. But, if you want something a little more extraordinary and extreme, consider one of the multi-day rafting trips.
The Cataract Canyon 4-day adventure is one of the most popular options but it’s not for those who have a fear of the water. You will raft down the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon. The first two days will be silent and calm but the last two days are described as a “deafening roar.” You will camp along the way and in total, travel up to 96 river miles.
If you want to explore someplace a little different, how about a five-day, multi-day adventure through Desolation Canyon? This rafting trip is not for the faint of heart as you’ll encounter more than 60 class II-III rapids. But you’ll also enjoy water that is a pleasant temperature, sandy beaches, and breathtaking starry skies.
Do you want a simple overnight adventure? If a two-day adventure is more your speed, explore Canyonlands National Park in Cataract Canyon. This time, however, you will ride on a high-speed raft. You’ll travel nearly 100 river miles and on your way, learn stories and facts about the Native Americans who once called this area home. The minimum age for this adventure is 12 years old.
No matter which rafting adventure you choose to take, you are certain to experience this area of this state in a whole new way. It’s an adventure you’ll want to put right at the top of your bucket list.
For more information on multi-day rafting tours in Moab, visit the Moab Adventure Center website.
Have you ever been rafting near Moab, Utah? What are some of your favorite things to do near Moab? Let us know in the comments. And if you need any gear for your outdoor adventure, I recommend checking REI or Backcountry for ideas.
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