Join us on Westwater Canyon , the best short whitewater trip available in the West. National Geographic has joined us in Westwater Canyon to photograph and write of the dramatic scenery and its unique wildlife habitat. This legendary canyon of powerful rapids and outstanding scenery is highly respected by river runners and professional guides alike. This proposed Wild and Scenic River is totally isolated from modern civilization: a canyon of serene solitude surrounded by red sandstone spires.
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Utah, United States
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The river cascades through the ever-deepening sandstone monuments and into the narrow Black Granite Gorge. Here the river meets opposition from the canyon walls, creating the fast and furious rapids that give Westwater its reputation: Funnel Falls, Last Chance, Bowling Alley, and, of course, the infamous Skull Rapid.
This trip is designed for adventure seekers and canyon lovers, for those looking for great rapids on the Colorado River. There are two boat options for those interested in Westwater Canyon. An oarboat is an 18 foot inflatable raft maneuvered by a guide with a set of oars secured in the middle of the raft. A paddleboat is a 16 foot inflatable raft manned by passengers and their paddles, with the guide navigating from the back of the raft.
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