Yampa River Rafting: Dinosaur National… (trip)

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Yampa River Rafting: Dinosaur National Monument

  • Vernal, Utah
  • Boats, Barges & Small Ship Cruises
“Help, you've created a monster!!!!!!!! Someone at Oars told me we would become river junkies if we took an Oars… ”
Colorado , Dinosaur National Monument , Yampa River , Deerlodge Park , Vernal , Utah , Steamboat Rock , Echo Park , Split Mountain, Colorado, Utah, United States

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Period offered: May-July. The provider (view their profile) can provide you with specific departure dates, final prices, and other information.


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from $891* per person5 DaysMay-July
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: O.A.R.S. 24 people max
The Yampa River is the one major tributary in the Colorado River system that runs wild and free, straight to the heart of Dinosaur National Monument. For three months a year (May-July), the Yampa River flows free with fresh, surging run-off from miles above — waters originating from the melting snows and glaciers of the world-famous Colorado Rockies. Easily manageable Class III and IV whitewater rafting flows carry paddlers through colorful canyons of red, yellow and orange and on into Dinosaur National Monument. A billion years are captured in these canyon walls, along with the remnants of various life forms that existed long before humans. Our pathway through time showcases some of the oldest exposed rocks in the world, ones that have been folded, lifted and split by eons of geological forces.

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Locations visited/nearby

Colorado , Dinosaur National Monument , Yampa River , Deerlodge Park , Vernal , Utah , Steamboat Rock , Echo Park , Split Mountain, Colorado, Utah, United States

2 testimonials about this trip

  1. Reviewer: S. Devall located in Los Angeles, CA USA
    Help, you've created a monster!!!!!!!! Someone at Oars told me we would become river junkies if we took an Oars trip, well I just returned from a week on the Yampa River with my boyfriend and teenage son and we are hooked. Our guides made the whole experience absolutely brilliant....they were outstanding to be on the river with, each had their own great energy and knowledge. Even my 13 year old son was eager to hike and explore and listen to the history of the canyons we hiked. And even though none of us had any prior rafting experience, our guides made such a great team when helping us negotiate the rapids in kayakes and making us feel safe. Ok, ok i could go on and on, just so you know, we are planning our next trip, requesting our favorite guides and looking forward to the "crack of dawn" coffee call. Until next time...
  2. Reviewer: K. Corwin located in Nashville, TN USA
    The entire trip was FABULOUS! The food was amazing and the guides were so friendly and knowledgeable; I learned a lot because of their enthusiasm to inform.

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  • Reviewer: J. Turner and A. Runyon located in Toronto, ONT Canada
    We loved our trip with Oars to Peru and now we only want to do more active vacations. We did like our comfy hotels at the end of the day and the great food but really enjoyed the outdoor aspects. Great Job!

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Special information

  • May accommodate certain types of disabilities. Contact the operator for more information.
  • Family oriented trip.

Itinerary

Scenic ride from Vernal, Utah to our put-in at Deerlodge Park
The whitewater intensifies as we enter the Yampa River Canyon and stunning rock walls rise 1000 feet above the river
Hike to Stubs Cabin, an old cattle rustler homestead
Visit the Fremont Indian granaries
The fascinating geology of this canyon reaches its apex as we float past some of the most astounding rock marvels of all: Grand Overhang, Cleopatra’s Couch, and Tiger Wall
Raft the exciting Class III-IV Warm Springs Rapid
Confluence with the Green River: the whitewater intensifies
Round Steamboat Rock, Echo Park and Fremont rock art
Hike to Whispering Cave and Whirlpool Canyon
We pick up speed as we enter Split Mountain Canyon and the river’s gradient becomes considerably steeper. Four or five major rapids deliver plenty of whitewater excitement during our last day on the river
Shuttle from Split Mountain to Vernal

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