Flaming Gorge Rafting

Flaming Gorge Rafting 3 Days

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Duration: 3 Days
Comfort: 66.6666666666667%
Language: English
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Trip ID: 127828
Start Location: Dutch John, United States
End Location: Craig Place, United States

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Primary Activities: Rafting
Other Activities: nature, Camping, History
Activity Level: Basic

Below Flaming Gorge Dam, the crystal-clear Green River offers splashy Class II rapids, interspersed with calm sections that inspire swimming, watching for wildlife and gazing at the canyon scenery. The river is teeming with trout, which has earned it the reputation of one of the country’s finest trout fishing streams. Flaming Gorge is an ideal section of river for first-time rafters and young families.

Not far from Dinosaur National Monument and halfway between Yellowstone and Canyonlands National Parks, Flaming Gorge Recreation Area is a popular summer and winter destination with an almost endless variety of activities available: boating, fishing, camping, hiking, snowmobiling, hunting, and cross‐country skiing. The area is is also rich in Western lore and home to hundreds of species of wildlife. Below the dam to Swallow Canyon Boat Ramp is 27 miles of crystal clear water teeming with trout which has earned the reputation of one of the country’s finest trout fishing streams, and with its exciting and splashy rapids, it is also a beloved and ideal section of river to enjoy from a raft.

Boat Selection

On our Flaming Gorge multi‐day trips, we bring oar rafts and inflatable kayaks, and with sufficient interest, a paddle raft. Oar rafts carry our camp gear along with 2 – 4 passengers and are rowed by our guides using a long pair of oars. Inflatable kayaks are 1‐ and 2‐person boats that get you up close and personal with the rapids of Green river on Flaming Gorge. Paddle rafts carry 4 – 6 passengers, each of whom wield a single‐bladed paddle, working together to propel the raft downstream under the direction of your guide.

Whitewater

This section of the Green River offers splashy Class II rapids, interspersed with calm sections that inspire swimming, watching for wildlife, and gazing at the canyon scenery. Despite these slower stretches, the whitewater is consistent on the Green. You’ll challenge minor rapids plus dozens of smaller waves and riffles. The Green river through Flaming Gorge is ideal for first‐time rafters and children as young as four years, but not short on excitement for the whole family.

Minimum Age: 4 Yrs (7 at high water )

Itinerary

The Flaming Gorge: We begin our trip with a scenic drive from Vernal to our put‐in below the Flaming Gorge Dam, where your boats and the rest of your Hatch crew await you. After a detailed safety talk, our journey begins.
We’ll run a bunch of fun whitewater today, including Anticipation Rapid, Roller Coaster Rapid and Mother‐in‐Law Rapid. The splashy, crystal clear waters of the Green River carry us into the heart of Ashley National Forest.

Our first day generally sets the pace for our days on the river. Typically, we spend a few hours on the water in the morning, sometimes stopping for a great hike or a refreshing swim.

At lunchtime we pull over to a sandy beach and enjoy a delicious picnic. After feasting and relaxing on the beach (or perhaps a game of Frisbee or horseshoes), we get back in our boats and watch the desert panoramas slowly develop in‐between bursts of thrilling whitewater. Be sure to try your hand at the paddle raft and inflatable kayak!

Mid‐ to late‐afternoon, we stop and make camp. You grab your bags and set up your tent while we take care of the kitchen and “living room” – camp chairs and the site for tonight’s campfire (if permitted). This is the perfect time for you to lounge on the beach with that book you’ve wanted to finish forever. Before long you’ll be savoring pleasing hors d’oeuvres and the beverage of your choice—delicious as these refreshments are, they always taste better after a day on the river! Nap, take an exploratory hike, or just sit back and laugh with friends and family as we prepare dinner.

After a satisfying feast, the evening is yours to spend however you wish. Maybe music, stories or jokes will bring us together tonight; maybe the popping of the fire, the whisper of the river and the clarity of the big, star‐filled sky will encourage silent reflection on the amazing wilderness that is, for now, our home.
The Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge: Your days begin with the morning light turning the canyon walls the colors of sunrise. Fresh coffee and tea are waiting for you when you get up; grab a cup, sit back and take in the glory of the awakening river. Soon breakfast is served—omelets made to order, blueberry pancakes, sizzling breakfast meat, fresh fruit, toast, and juice are among the treats you’ll indulge in each morning. Once you’ve eaten your fill, you pack up your things as the guides break down camp, then our new day’s adventure begins.

After our last big rapid at Red Creek, the river flattens out as we descend into Brown’s Park, where swift currents carry us through Swallow Canyon and into the Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge.

During the evening, we will make camp on a big, sandy beach that likely allows access to a great hiking trail. If our guides don’t arrange a hike, you may want to enjoy a self‐guided walk, or perhaps you’d rather just relax and wait for dinner—always a trip highlight, as the day’s adventures stir up a hearty appetite. Perhaps you will enjoy grilled salmon with orange zest, wild rice, and a fresh green salad. Or maybe a lean, juicy steak with mushrooms and mixed vegetables will be the main attraction as we watch the twilight turn to dusk above the canyon walls. A savory dessert usually follows dinner—maybe peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake, or something rich and chocolaty. After our meal the group dynamic of our trip is at its best as we gather around the campfire for nighttime conversation and laughter.

We’ll stop to spend time at the world‐famous Jarvie Ranch, a BLM‐restored historic site offering visitors a glimpse into turn‐of‐the‐century pioneer life along this stretch of the Green River.
Departure: Our take‐out point will be the Swallow Canyon Boat Ramp, where we’ll board our shuttle for the return trip to Vernal.

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Trip Includes

Skilled professional guide services
2 nights catered camping
All meals from lunch on day 1 through lunch on day 3
High‐quality inflatable rafts and kayaks and related river equipment including paddle, helmet and personal flotation device
Transfers from Vernal to the river and back

Trip Excludes

Transportation to and from Vernal
Pre‐ and post‐trip accommodations and meals
Tents, sleeping bag & sleeping pad (these items may be rented from Hatch)
Insurance of any kind, including travel insurance
Items of personal nature (an equipment list will be provided)
Gratuities

Trip ID#: 127828

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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