Mild to Wild Rafting
& Jeep Trail Tours,
Inc.
50 Animas View Dr.
Durango Colorado 81301
Toll Free:
800-567-6745
In Southwest CO:
970-247-4789
In Moab:
435-259-7818
Fax:
970-382-0545
email us
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Rafting The Lower Dolores
River
mild, 3-day & 4-day whitewater fun in southwestern colorado
An Unbelievable Spring Escape!
Location: |
Southwestern Colorado
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Level:
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Mild
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Class:
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Class II and III Rapids
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Season:
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Mid April - Early June
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Restrictions:
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Ages 10 and Up
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Lower Dolores River Description
Family
fun abounds in this deep desert canyon playground. The trips early
class III and gentle class II+ rapids make for interesting floating
as we soak in the canyon scenery. Great beaches, sandstone, camping,
hiking and history characterize this trip. This is our most popular
multi-day youth group trip.
Dolores River Rafting Trip Highlights
- Hiking to natural arches
- Great canyon setting with mild whitewater
- Unbelievable sandy beaches
- Warm river water - inviting to swim!
- Comfort/safety of road access
- Historic and spectacular "Hanging Flume Canyon"

Dolores River Trip Options
Trip*
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Meet
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Return
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Cost‡**
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3 Day/2 Nights
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Moab, UT Office 8:00
Bedrock, CO 10:00 |
5:30
3 Days Later
4:00
3 Days Later |
$450
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4 Day/3 Nights
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Moab, UT Office 8:00
Bedrock, CO 10:00 |
5:30
4 Days Later
4:00
4 Days Later |
$525
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Sign up for a Dolores trip *Times are Approximate and May Vary.
**Special Youth Group Prices Available,
Includes a Change in Menu.
‡3% Forest Service Fee not included
Dolores River Trip Itinerary
Day 1 |
8:00 or 10:00 |
Assemble at Mild to Wild's office
in Moab, Utah or at 10:00 meet in Bedrock, Colorado to meet
your new friends, your Mild to Wild Rafting guides. |
10:45 |
Launch. Enjoy scenic floating. |
11:30 |
Enter the "Hanging Flume Canyon" with its class III rapids including "Lost
Oar" and "Trap Rapid". |
12:30 |
Stop for lunch on a large inviting beach. Enjoy fresh delicious
deli sandwiches. |
1:30 |
Begin your boating wonder at the historic Hanging Flume,
150 ft. up the canyon wall. |
2:00 |
River doubles in size as we boat past the entrance of the San Miguel River. |
3:30 |
Set-up deluxe camp - tables, chairs and all! |
4:00 |
Hike to a spectacular arch with a cascading waterfall at
its base. |
6:30 |
Enjoy a wonderful and filling steak and salmon feast. |
7:30 |
Campfire and entertainment with games and stories of local
traditions provided by your multi-talented guides! |
Day 2 |
7:30 A.M. |
Enjoy fresh coffee as you sit
peacefully by the river's edge watching the morning sun play
tricks on canyon walls. Our hearty cowboy breakfast will energize
you for the day's fun. |
9:30
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Begin boating with departure from the "Hanging Flume Canyon"
for the wilder "Mesa Canyon". Its big sandy beaches and playful
class II rapids are so inviting.
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11:30 |
Take the river on in an inflatable kayak to explore those
hidden spots as you command your own vessel under the watchful
eye of your guide. |
12:00 |
Savor another delicious lunch. |
1:00 P.M. |
Relax in a raft or try an inflatable kayak! Soak up the
scenery! |
3:30 |
Hike to "Juanita Arc" up a spectacular side canyon. |
4:00 |
Arrive at another spectacular camp with time to explore. |
6:00 |
Enjoy a great Italian dinner: Caesar salad, fresh bread
& delicious pasta. |
7:00 |
Relax around campfire, under starry sky. Share the day's
highlights. |
Day 3 |
7:30 P.M. |
Wake up to the smell of eggs and bacon. Get ready for another day of fun. |
9:30 |
Soak up the great canyon scenery as we tackle more mild
rapids. |
10:00 |
Float past "Mushroom Rock". |
11:00 |
Fill water jugs from the fresh spring of "Salt Canyon". |
11:20 |
"Maverick Canyon" and "Peregrine" rapids (class III-) provide
the day's excitement. |
12:00 |
Hungry yet? Lets Chow! |
1:00 P.M. |
Raft, swim, kayak and fill the afternoon with fun in this spectacular canyon
with spectacular red rock. |
3:30 |
Rejuvenate in camp on our own private island for your last
night of escape! |
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5:00 |
Feast on the guide-prepared specialty dinner
and dessert! |
7:00 |
Campfire, games, stories of local traditions
and shared experiences. |
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Day 4 |
7:30 P.M. |
Another surprisingly delicious breakfast of pancakes with hot syrup, topped with fresh fruit and berries. |
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9:30 |
Prepare for "Cave Canyon" rapid (class III-) &
"Larson" rapid (class II+). |
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10:00 |
Enjoy one last canyon exploration. |
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12:00 |
Enjoy lunch as you prepare yourself for the return to reality
of life off the river. |
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2:30 |
Arrive at the take-out, de-rig boats. |
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3:00 |
Load shuttle for return to civilization. |
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4:00 |
Return to Bedrock, Colorado |
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5:30 |
Arrive Moab. Say goodbye until next time! |

Launch Days
Contact us for more scheduling. 1-800-567-6745.
Dolores River Trip Provisions
- Professional, highly trained and educated guides
- All boating equipment
- Safety orientation and boating instruction
- Coast Guard approved life jackets
- Helmet
- Splash jackets
- Delicious meals on the river and in camp
- Unlimited water and lemonade
- Snacks
- Comfortable camp chairs
- Camp tables
- Beach games
- Small water resistant personal dry bag
- Water resistant gear bag on overnight trips
- Quality shuttle
Provisions Not Included
(Rentals Available in Advance)
- Sleeping bags
- Sleeping cots/pads
- Tents
- Wetsuits/Wetsuit Boots/Fleece on early trips
More Information
Meeting Place

Sign up for your Dolores River Rafting Adventure Today!
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