Westwater Canyon is the undiscovered gem of the Colorado River! Sheer sandstone walls climb over 1,500 feet above the river,
and eagles soar overhead. Side canyon stops include a delicious riverside lunch and optional, easy, exploratory hikes to hidden
treasures including Indian petroglyphs, waterfalls, and historic sites Outlaw Cave and Miner's Cabin.
Unwind . . . and enjoy the beauty and solitude of this scenic
desert country!
Starting at Westwater Ranch, elevation 4,300 feet, the amazing geology of this canyon unfolds before you.
The towering sandstone cliffs were displaced by the upheaval of the Colorado Plateau, exposing the oldest rock layer in the world — the hard, black Precambrian metamorphic gneiss and schist.
Now the adventure begins! The mighty Colorado River descends through a narrow river-carved channel. You'll be immersed in the thrill and challenge of running 12 of the best white water rapids in the western U.S. Colorful names and exciting stories accompany these rapids, especially "Little Dolores," "Funnel Falls," "Skull," and "Sock-it-to-Me."
Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River is ideal as a destination adventure, or as a one-day or an overnight 2-day trip
on a longer vacation in western Colorado and eastern Utah.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the wilderness on your next Colorado river rafting and
inflatable kayaking adventure to Westwater Canyon!
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