Itinerary

Clean air of the Yampa River amplifies a vibrant blue sky, creating a perfect environment for hikes and unparalleled photographic opportunities. Each day, time is set aside for exploring geological and historical sites such as the Mantle Cave, once inhabited by the Fremont people 1000 year ago. Stargazing is an inspiring activity as the clear air and remote setting provide a star show usually reserved for astronomers and their telescopes. The camps are beautiful set under canyon walls, Ponderosa and Box Elder trees, and the sound of the river lulling you to sleep. Click to learn more about the history of the Yampa River.

Rafting the Yampa River is like traveling through time. Each of the river canyon's various layers represents an entire age of the earth's development: the rise and fall of major mountain ranges, the arrival and retreat of oceans at least 12 different times, and the alternating development of deserts and swamplands. At Split Mountain, past the confluence of the Yampa and Green, you'll pass through a hole carved out of a wall by the river itself.

The Yampa and Green Rivers are sisters. The last two days of both journeys are the same as the rivers merge at Echo Park, deep within the Monument.

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